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CHURCHES  AND  SUNDAY-SCHOOLS 


,^/  AuGusTANA  Synod. 


ROCK  ISLA^-D.  ILL. 

LUTHERAR    AtTGUSTANA    BOOK    (JONCEKN. 


Copyrighted  1899. 


CONTENTS. 

Page. 

ORDER  OF  SERVICE : 

I.  Sunday-School 9 

II.  Morning  vService 15 

III.  Holy  Commlnion 22,  27 

IV.  Evening  Service 37 

HYMNS: 

I.  The  Church  Year. 

Advent 43 

Christmas 58 

New  Tear 78 

Epiphany 89 

Lent 99 

Easter 125 

Ascension 140 

Pentecost 148 

Trinity  Sunday 158 

II.  The  Christian  Life. 

Worship 167 

The  Church 225 

The  Word 252 

Baptism... 260 

The  Lord's  Supper.. 264 

Repentance 277 

Faith  and  Justification 295 

Sanctification 31'8 

Death  and  Resurrection 364 

Judgment 376 

Eternity 380 

IH.    Doxologies 404 


ORDER  OF  SERVICE  FOR  THE 
SUNDAY  SCHOOL. 


I.    ORDER  FOR  OPENING. 

After  singing  an  appropriate  Hymn,  the  School  standing,  the 
Superintendent  shall  say: 

In  the  Name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son, 
and  of  the  Holy  Ghost.    Amen. 

Oh,  come^let  us  worship  and  bow  down;  let 
us  kneel  before  the  Lord  our  Maker,  for  He  is 
our  God. 

If  we  say  that  we  have  no  sin,  we  deceive 
ourselves,  and  the  truth  is  not  in  us. 

If  we  confess  our  sins,  God  is  faithful  and 
just  to  forgive  us  our  sins,  and  to  cleanse  us 
from  all  unrighteousness. 

Then  the  Superintendent  and  the  School  together  shall  say: 

Have  mercy  upon  me,  O  God,  according  to 
Thy  lovingkindness:  according  unto  the  mul- 
titude of  Thy  tender  mercies  blot  out  my 
^transgressions.  AVash  me  throroughly  from 
mine  iniquity,  and  cleanse  me  from  my  sin. 
Against  Thee,  Thee  only,  have  I  sinned,  and 
done  this  evil  in  Thy  sight. 


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Create  in  me  a  clean  heart,  O  God;  and  re- 
new a  right  spirit  within  me.  Cast  me  not 
away  from  Thy  presence ;  and  take  not  Thy 
Holy  Spirit  from  me.  Restore  unto  me  the 
joy  of  Thy  salvation;  and  uphold  me  with 
Thy  free  Spirit. 

The  School  shall  sing: 


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Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  |  to  the  |  Son,  || 
and  I  to  the  |  Holy  |  Ghost:  |1  as  it  was  in  the 
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Then  the  Superintendent  shall  say  the  folloicing  Collect,  or 
some  other  Collect  appropriate  to  the  day: 

Grant  us,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God, 
Heavenly  Father,  a  steadfast  faith  in  Jesns 
Christ,  a  cheerful  hope  in  Thy  mercy,  and  a 
sincere  love  to  Thee  and  to  all  our  fellowmen, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 

The  School  shall  Ring : 


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Then   the  Superintendent  and  the  School  responsively  shall 

read  the  Bible  Lesson. 
After  the  reading  of  the  Lesson,  the  Superintendent  and  the 

School  together  shall  say  the  Apostles'  Creed. 

I  beheve  in  God  theFather  Almighty,  Maker 
of  Heaven  and  earth. 

And  in  Jesus  Christ  His  onl3'  Son,  our  Lord; 
who  was  conceived  by  the  Holy  Ghost,  Born 
of  the  Virgin  Mary ;  Suffered  under  Pontius 
Pilate,  Was  crucified,  dead,  and  buried ;  He 
descended  into  hell ;  The  third  day  He  rose 
again  from  the  dead  :  He  ascended  into  heav- 
en, And  sitteth  on  the  right  hand  of  God  the 


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Father  Almighty ;  from  thence  He  shall  come 
to  judge  the  quick  and  the  dead. 

I  helieve  in  the  Holy  Ghost;  The  holy  Christ- 
ian Church,  the  Communion  of  Saints;  The 
forgiveness  of  sins;  The  Resurrection  of  the 
body ;  and  the  Life  everlasting.    Amen. 

Then,  the  School  sitting,  a  Hymn  shall  be  sung,  after  which  the 
Class  Instruction  shall  begin. 

II.    ORDER  FOR  CLOSING. 

The  Class  Instruction  ended,  and  the  School  having  been  called 
to  order,  a  Lesson  Review,  or  Questions  on  the  Catechism 
may  follow,  after  which  all  necessary  Announcements  shall 
be  made. 

A  Hymn  having  been  sung,  the  Superintendent,  the  School 
standing,  shall  say  the  following  General  Prayer  {Instead  of 
this  Prayer  a  free  Prayer  may  be  used): 

O  Lord  our  God,  most  loving  and  merciful 
Savior,  Tvho  didst  call  little  children  to  come 
unto  Thee,  and  didst  lay  Thy  hands  upon 
them,  look  upon  us  we  humbly  beseech  Thee, 
and  bless  us  Thy  children,  dedicated  to  Thy 
service  in  holj^  Baptism.  Bestow  upon  us  Thy 
saving  grace,  and  make  us  to  remember  our 
Creator  in  the  days  of  our  youth.  Teach  us 
the  fear  of  God  which  is  the  beginning  of  wis- 
dom. 

Bless,  O  Lord,  the  instruction  which  we 
have  received  this  hour,  and  grant  that  Thy 
precious  Word  may  be  so  grafted  into  our 
hearts  as  to  bring  forth  the  fruits  of  righteous- 
ness to  the  honor  and  glory  of  Thy  name. 


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Teach  us  truly  to  believe  in  Thee,  to  love  Thee 
ATitli  all  our  heart,  to  worship  Thee  and  give 
Thee  thanks,  to  obey  Thy  commandments, 
to  reverence  Thy  holy  Name  and  Word,  and 
to  serve  Thee  faithfully  all  the  days  of  our 
lives. 

Be  gracious  unto  all  of  us  here  before  Thee. 
Preserve  us  from  all  danger,  and  deliver  us 
from  the  power  of  the  evil  one  and  from  the 
wickedness  that  is  in  the  world.  Defend  us  by 
day  and  by  night.  Unite  us  in  the  bonds  of 
Christian  love,  and  receive  us  at  last  unto 
Thj'self  in  Thy  heavenly  kingdom.  These  and 
all  things  else  necessary  for  us,  and  for  the 
whole  Church,  we  humbly  beg  in  the  Name 
and  for  the  sake  of  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord, 
Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Tbee  and  the 
Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world  without 
end.    Amen. 

Then  the  Superintendent  and  the  School  together  shall  say: 

Our  Father,  who  art  in  heaven ;  Hallowed 
be  Thy  name;  Thy  kingdom  come;  Thy  will 
be  done  on  earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven ;  Give  us 
this  day  our  daily  bread ;  And  forgive  us  our 
trespasses,  as  we  forgive  those  who  trespass 
against  us  ;  And  lead  us  not  into  temptation; 
But  deliver  us  from  evil ;  for  Thine  is  the  king- 
dom, and  the  power,  and  the  glory,  forever. 
Amen. 

The  Superintendent  shall  say: 

Let  us  thank  and  praise  the  Lord. 


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The  School  shall  sing: 


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The  Superintendent  shall  say: 

The  grace  of  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  the 
love  of  God,  and  the  communion  of  the  Holy 
Ghost,  be  Tv^ith  you  all.     (Amen). 

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MORNING  SERVICE. 


The  Service  shall  begin  with  a  Hymn  appropriate  to  the  day. 
The  Minister  having  in  the  meantime  advanced  to  the  Altar, 
shall  turn  to  the  Congregation  and  proceed  thus: 

Holy,  holy,  holy,  is  the  Lord  of  Hosts:  the 
whole  earth  is  full  of  His  glory.  The  Lord  is 
in  His  holy  temple;  His  throne  is  in  heaven. 
The  Lord  is  nigh  unto  them  that  are  of  a 
humble  and  broken  spirit.  He  heareth  the 
supplications  of  those  who  truly  repent  and 
inclineth  to  their  prayers.  Let  us  therefore 
come  boldly  unto  the  throne  of  grace  and  con- 
fess our  sins. 

The  Minister,  together  with  the  Congregation,  shallpray: 

We  poor  miserable  sinners,  conceived  and 
born  in  sin,  with  all  our  heart  confess  unto 
Thee,  holy  and  righteous  God,  merciful  Father, 
that  we,  in  manifold  ways  during  all  our  life, 
have  offended  against  Thee.  AYe  have  not 
loved  Thee  above  all  things,  nor  our  neighbor 
as  ourselves.  Against  Thee  and  Thy  holy 
commandments  have  we  sinned  by  thought, 
word,  and  deed,  and  we  humbly  acknowledge 
before  Thee  that,  according  to  Thy  justice 
and  our  sins,  we  have  deserved  eternal  con- 
demnation. But  Thou,  Heavenly  Father,  hast 
promised  to  receive  with  tender  mercy  all 
penitent  sinners,  who  return  unto  Thee  and 
with  living  faith  flee  for  refuge  to  Thy  fatherlj^ 
compassion  and  to  the  merits  of  our  Savior 
Jesus  Christ.  Their  transgressions  Thou  wilt 
not  regard,  nor  impute  unto  them  their  sins. 


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Relying  upon  Thy  promise,  we  poor  sinners 
confidently  beseech  Thee  to  be  merciful  and 
gracious  unto  us  and  forgive  us  all  our  sins 
to  the  praise  and  glory  of  Thy  holy  Name. 

May  the  Almighty,  Everlasting  God,  in  His 
infinite  mercy  and  for  the  sake  of  our  Savior 
Jesus  Christ,  forgive  all  our  sins,  and  grant 
us  grace  that  we  may  amend  our  lives,  and 
finally  with  Him  obtain  eternal  life.    Amen. 

The  Minister  and  the  Congregation,  standing,  shall  sing: 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us  I 
Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us ! 
Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us  ! 

Then  shall  the  Minister  sing  or  say: 

Glory  be  to  God  on  high,  and  on  earth 
peace,  good  will  toward  men. 

The  Congregation  shall  sing,  the  Minister  turning  to  the  Altar: 

All  glory  be  to  God  on  high, 
AVho  hath  our  race  befriended ! 

To  us  no  harui  shall  now  come  nigh, 
The  strife  at  last  is  ended ; 

God  showeth  His  good  will  to  men, 

And  peace  shall  reign  on  earth  again ; 
Oh,  thank  Him  for  His  goodness. 

Or- 

AVe  praise  Thee,  we  bless  Thee,  we  worship 
Thee,  we  glorify  Thee,  we  give  thanks  to 
Thee  for  Thy  great  glory,  O  Lord  God,  Heav- 
enly King,  God  the  Father  Almighty. 

O  Lord,  the  Only-begotten  Son,  Jesus  Christ: 
O  Lord  God,  Lamb  of  God,  Son  of  the  Father, 
that  takest  away  the  sin  of  the  w^orld,  have 
mercy  upon  us.  Thou  that  takest  away  the 
sin  of  the  world,  receive  our  prayer.  Thou 
that  sittest  at  tlie  right  hand  of  God  the 
Father,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

For  Thou  onlv  art  holy;  Thou  only  art  the 


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Lord;  Thou  only,  O  Christ,  with  the  Hcly 
Ghost,  art  most  high  in  the  glory  of  God  the 
Father.    Amen. 

Or 

We  praise  Thee,  Tve  worship  Thee,  we  give 
thanks  to  Thee  for  Thy  great  glory,  O  Lord 
God,  Heavenly  King,  God  the  Father  Al- 
mighty! O  Lord,  the  Only-begotten  Son, 
Jesus  Christ !  Holy  Ghost,  Spirit  of  grace  and 
of  truth  and  of  peace!     Amen. 

The  Minister,  turning  to  the  Congregation,  shall  sing  or  say: 

The  Lord  be  with  you. 

The  Congregation  shall  sing: 

And  with  thy  spirit. 

Then  the  Minister  shall  say: 

Let  us  pray. 

The  Minister,  turning  to  the  Altar,  shall  say  the  following 
Collect,  or  another  Collect  appropriate  to  the  day: 

GENERAL  COLLECT. 

Grant  us,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God, 
Heavenly  Father,  a  steadfast  faith  in  Jesus 
Christ,  a  cheerful  hope  in  Thy  mercy,  and  a 
sincere  love  to  Thee  and  to  all  our  fellowmen; 
thiough  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 

The  Congregation  shall  sing: 

Amen. 

Then  the  Minister,  turning  to  the  Congregation,  shall  read  the 
Epistle  for  the  day,  saying: 

The  Epistle  for  i^here  he  shall  name  the  day) 

is  written  in  the Chapter  of ,  beginning 

at  the verse. 

The  Epistle  ended,  the  Congregation,  sitting,  shall  sing  an  ap- 
propriate Hymn.  The  Hymn  ended,  the  Minister  shall  con- 
tinue: 

Lift  Up  your  hearts  unto  the  Lord  and  hear 
the  Gospel  for  the  day  as  it  is  written  in  the 


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Chapter  of  St ,  beginning 

at  the verse. 

Here  the  Congregation  shall  arise.  The  Gospel  ended,  the  Min- 
ister and  the  Congregation  shall  say  the  Apostles^  Creed. 

I  believe  in  God  the  Fatlier  Almighty, Maker 
of  Heaven  and  earth. 

And  in  Jesus  Christ  His  only  Son,  our  Lord; 
Who  was  conceived  by  the  Holy  Ghost,  Born 
of  the  Virgin  Mary;  Suffered  under  Pontius 
Pilate,  Was  crucified,  dead,  and  buried;  He 
descended  into  hell;  The  third  day  He  rose 
again  from  the  dead;  He  ascended  into  heaven, 
And  sitteth  on  the  right  hand  of  God  the 
Father  Almighty;  From  thence  He  shall  come 
to  judge  the  quick  and  the  dead. 

I  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost ;  The  holy  Chris- 
tian Church,  the  Communion  of  Saints ;  The 
Forgiveness  of  sins ;  The  Resurrection  of  the 
body ;  And  the  Life  everla^sting.    Amen. 

nere  a  Selection  by  the  Choir  may  be  sung.  Then  shall  follovj 
an  appropriate  Hymn.  In  the  meantime  the  Minister  siiall 
enter  the  pulpit. 

THE  SERMON. 

The  Sermon  ended,  the  Minister  shall  say: 

Praised  be  the  Lord,  and  blessed  to  all  eter- 
nity, Who,  by  His  Word  has  comforted,  in- 
structed, and  admonished  us.  May  His  Holy 
Spirit  confirm  the  Word  in  our  hearts  that  we 
be  not  forgetful  hearers,  but  daily  increase  in 
faith,  hope,  love,  and  patience  unto  the  end, 
and  be  saved  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

Here  the  Announcements  may  be  made,  after  which  the  Minister 
shall  say: 

The  grace  of  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  the 
love  of  God,  and  the  communion  of  the  B^oly 
Ghost  be  with  you  all.     Amen. 


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Or 

The  God  of  all  grace,  who  hath  called  us  unto 
His  eternal  glory  by  Christ  Jesus,  after  that 
ye  have  suffered  a  while;  make  you  perfect, 
stablish,  strengthen,  settle  you.  To  Him  be 
glory  and  dominion  for  ever  and  ever.   Amen. 

Then  shall  the  Congregation  sing  a  short  Hymn,  during  which 
the  offerings  sJiall  be  made.  Then  the  Minister,  in  the  viean- 
time  having  gone  before  the  Altar,  shall  turn  to  the  Congre- 
gation and  sing  or  say:     ■ 

The  Lord  be  with  you. 

The  Congregation,  standing,  shall  say: 

And  Avith  thy  spirit. 

The  Minister  shall  say  {Instead  of  the  following  General  Pray- 
er, during  Lent  or  on  special  occasions,  the  Litany  may  be 
used): 

Let  us  pray 

(the  minister  turning  to  the  Altar): 

Almighty  and  Everlasting  God,  the  Crea.tor 
and  Preserver  of  all  things,  we  implore  Thee 
that  Thou  wouldst  be  gracious  unto  us  for 
the  sake  of  Jesus  Christ,  and  that  Thou 
wouldst  not  remember  our  sins !  Sanctify  and 
guide  us  with  Thy  Holy  Spirit  and  give  us 
grace  that  me  may  lead  a  holy  life  according 
to  Thy  Word!  Gather,  strengthen,  and  pre- 
serve Thy  Church  through  the  Word  and  the 
holy  Sacraments !  Have  mercy,  O  Lord,  on 
all  the  nations  that  sit  in  darkness  and  the 
shadow  of  death,  and  cause  the  saving  and 
life-giving  light  of  Thy  Gospel  to  shine  gra- 
ciously upon  them. 

Bless  those  who  are  now  assem- 

^.    ,  bled  to  deliberate  concerning  the 

For  Synod^cal  ^.^ij^re  of  Thy  Church,   SO  that 

Conference     their    couuscls  uiav  further  Thv 

Meetings.      ^j^^,^.  ^^^^  ^j^^  Upbuilding  of  Thy 

kingdom  among  us. 


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Grant  also  health  and  prosperity  to  all  in 
authority,  especially  to  the  President  [and 
Congress]  of  the  United  states,  the  Governor 
[and  Legislature]  of  this  Common  wealth,  and 
to  all  our  Judges  and  Magistrates;  and  endue 
them  with  grace  to  rule  after  Thy  good  pleas- 
ure, to  the  maintenance  of  righteousness,  and 
to  the  hindrance  and  punishment  of  wicked- 
ness, that  w^e  Hiay  lead  a  quiet  and  peaceable 
life,  in  all  godliness  and  honesty.  Cause  also 
the  needful  fruits  of  the  earth  to  prosper,  and 
bless  all  lawful  occupations.  Sanctify  and  bless 
O  Lord,  our  homes;  keep  the  baptized  chil- 
dren in  Thy  covenant  and  give  all  parents  and 
teachers  grace  to  nurture  them  in  Thy  fear. 

May  Thy  blessing  rest  on  all  institutions 
of  learning,  and  make  them  nurseries  for  Thy 
kingdom. 

Remember  graciously    our  Cat- 
echumens, and  grant  unto  them  a 
CatecZmens.  f^^^  understanding  and    Sincere 
faith  that  they  as  Thy  disciples 
may  continue  faithful  in  Thy  truth. 

Bless  also  the  guests  at  Thy  holy 
For         table,  in  order  that  they  may  be 
Communion,  strengthened  in  faith  and  love  and 
the  hope  of  eternal  life. 

Help  and  comfort  the  sick  and  poor,  the  af- 
flicted and  dying!  Graciously  protect  all 
widow^s  and  orphans ;  support  us  in  our  last 
hour,  and  after  the  close  of  this  corruptible 
life,  vouchsafe  unto  us  eternal  blessedness 
through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son  our  Lord. 

The  Congregation  shall  sing: 

Amen. 


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The  Minister  shall  continue: 

Our  Father,  who  art  in  heaven;  Hallowed 
be  Thy  Name ;  Thy  kingdom  come;  Thy  will 
be  done  on  earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven ;  Give  us 
this  day  our  daily  bread ;  And  forgive  us  our 
trespasses,  as  Ave  forgive  those  who  trespass 
against  us ;  And  lead  us  not  into  temptation ; 
But  deliver  us  from  evil;  For  Thine  is  the 
kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory,  for- 
ever.   Amen. 

The  Minister,  turning  to  the  Congregation,  shall  sing  or  say: 

Let  US  thank  and  praise  the  Lord. 

The  Congregation  shall  sing: 

Glory  be  to  Thee,  O  Lord ! 
Halleluj  ah !    Halleluj  ah !    H  alleluj  ah ! 

Then  shall  the  Minister  say: 

Bow  your  hearts  to  God,  and  receive  the 
benediction. 

The  Lord  bless  thee,  and  keep  thee. 

The  Lord  make  His  face  shine  upon  thee, 
and  be  gracious  unto  thee. 

The  Lord  lift  up  His  countenance  upon  thee, 
and  give  thee  peace. 

In  the  Name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son, 
and  of  the  Holj^  Ghost.    Amen. 

The  Congregation  shall  sing: 

Amen !    Amen  !    Amen  ! 

The  Service  shall  close  with  silent  prayer. 


THE  HOLY  COMMUNION, 

"Without  the  Full  Morning  Service. 


The  Service  shall  begin  tvith  a  suitable  Hymn.  The  Minister 
standing  before  the  Altar,  shall  turn  to  the  Congregation  and 
say: 

In  the  Name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son, 
and  of  the  Holy  Ghost, 

Here  shall  follow  an  appropriate  Address,  closing  with  the  Con- 
fession of  Sins,  as  follows: 

We  poor  miserable  sinners,  conceived  and 
born  in  sin,  with  all  our  heart  confess  unto 
Thee,  holy  and  righteous  God,  merciful  Father, 
that  we,  in  manifold  ways  during  all  our  life 
have  offended  against  Thee.  We  have  not 
loved  Thee  above  all  things,  nor  our  neighbor 
as  ourselves.  Against  Thee  and  Thy  holy 
commandments  have  we  sinned  by  thought, 
word  and  deed,  and  we  humbly  acknowledge 
before  Thee  that,  according  to  Thy  justice  and 
our  sins,  we  have  deserved  eternal  condemna- 
tion. But  Thou,  Heavenly  Father,  hast 
promised  to  receive  ^vith  tender  mercy  all 
penitent  sinners,  who  return  unto  Thee  and 
with  li^ang  faith  flee  for  refuge  to  Thy  fatherly 
compassion  and  to  the  merits  of  our  Savior 
Jesus  Christ.  Their  transgressions  Thou  wilt 
not  regard,  nor  impute  unto  them  their  sins. 
Relying  upon  Thy  promise,  ^^e  poor  sianers 
confidently  beseech  Thee  to  be  merciful  and 
gracious  unto  us  and  forgive  us  all  our  sins 
to  the  praise  and  glory  of  Thy  Holy  Name. 


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Then  the  Minister,  standing ,  shall  pronounce  the  Absolution: 

If  this  be  your  sincere  confession,  and  if  with, 
penitent  hearts  yon  earnestly  desire  the  for- 
giveness of  your  sins  for  the  sake  of  Jesus 
Christ,  God,  according  to  His  promise,  forgiv- 
eth  you  all  your  sins ;  and  I,  by  the  authority 
of  God's  Word  and  by  the  command  of  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  announce  to  you  that  God, 
through  His  grace  hath  forgiven  all  your  sins: 
In  the  Name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son, 
and  of  the  Holy  Ghost.    Amen. 

After  the  Absolution  the  Minister  shall  say: 

Let  us  pray : 

We  render  unto  Thee  heartfelt  thanks  that 
Thou  hast  forgiven  our  sins,  and  v^^e  pray  Thee 
by  Thy  Holy  Spirit  to  prepare  us  that  we  in 
true  penitence  and  faith  may  receive  the  Sacra- 
ment of  the  Body  and  Blood  of  Thy  Son.lesus 
Christ,  and  be  strengthened  in  Christian  faith- 
fulness and  in  the  hope  of  everlasting  life; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Savior.    Amen. 

Then  the  Announcements  may  be  made.  A  suitable  Humn 
shall  be  sung,  during  which  the  Collection  shall  be  taken. 
While  the  Hymn  is  being  sung,  the  Minister  shall  prepare  for 
the  administration  of  the  Holy  Sacrament. 

Turning  to  the  Congregation,  he  shall  sing  or  say: 

Lift  up  your  hearts  to  God. 

The  Congregation,  standing,  shall  sing: 

We  lift  them  up  unto  the  Lord  our  God. 

The  Minister  shall  sing  or  say: 

Let  us  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord. 

The  Congregation  shall  sing: 

It  is  meet  and  right  so  to  do. 

The  Minister,  turning  to  the  Altar,  shall  say: 

It  is  truly  meet  and  right,  becoming  and 
salutary,  that  we  should  at  all  times,  and  in 
all  places,  give  thanks  unto  Thee,  O  Lord,  Holy 


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Father,  Almighty,  Everlasting  God,  through 
Jesus  Christ,  our  Lord ;  who  is  our  Paschal 
Lamb  offered  for  us,  the  innocent  Lamb  oi 
God,  who  taketh  away  the  sin  of  the  Tvorld ; 
who  hath  conquered  death,  is  risen  again,  and 
liveth  forever  more.  Therefore,  we  who  trust 
in  Him  shall  also  through  Him  be  victorious 
over  sin  and  death,  and  inherit  eternal  life. 
And  in  order  that  we  may  keep  in  remem- 
brance His  unspeakable  mercy.  He  hath  insti- 
tuted His  Holy  Supper. 

Then  shall  the  Minister  consecrate  the  Elements,  saying: 

Our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  in  the  night  in  which 
He  was  betrayed,  took  l3read ;  and  when  He 
had  given  thanks.  He  brake  it  and  gave  it  to 
His  disciples,  saying.  Take,  eat;  this  is  My 
Body,  ^which  is  given  for  you;  this  do  in  re- 
membrance of  Me, 

After  the  same  manner,  also,  when  He  had 
supped,  He  took  the  cup,  and  when  He  had 
given  thanks.  He  gave  it  to  them,  saying. 
Drink  ye  all  of  it ,  this  Cup  is  the  New  Testa- 
ment in  My  Blood,  which  is  shed  for  you,  and 
for  many,  for  the  remission  of  sins ;  this  do,  as 
oft  as  ye  drink  it,  in  remembrance  of  Me. 

The  Minister  shall  continue: 

Our  Father,  w^ho  art  in  heaven ;  Hallowed 
be  Thy  Name ;  Thy  kingdom  come ;  Thy  w^ill 
be  done  on  earth  as  it  is  in  heaven ;  Give  us 
this  day  our  daily  bread ;  And  forgive  us  our 
trespasses,  as  we  forgive  those  who  trespass 
against  us ;  And  lead  us  not  into  temptation ; 
But  deliver  us  from  evil;  For  Thine  is  the 
kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory,  for- 
ever.   Amen. 


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Then  shall  the  Minister  and  the  Congregation  together  sing: 

Holy,  holy,  holy,  Lord  God  of  Sabaoth; 
Heaven  and  earth  are  full  of  Thy  glory ; 
Hosanna  in  the  highest. 
Blessed  is  He  that  cometh  in  the  Name  of 
the  Lord.    Hosanna  in  the  highest. 

nie  Minister,  turning  to  the  Congregation,  shall  sing  or  say: 

The  peace  of  the  Lord  be  with  you  alway. 

Then  shall  be  sung  the  Agnus  Dei  as  follows,  while  the  Com- 
municants kneel  at  the  Altar: 

O  Christ,  Thou  Lamb  of  God,  that  takest 
away  the  sin  of  the  world,  have  mercy  upon 
us. 

O  Christ,  Thou  Lamb  of  God,  that  takest 
away  the  sin  of  the  world,  have  mercy  upon 
us. 

O  Christ,  Thou  Lamb  of  God,  that  takest 
away  the  sin  of  the  world,  grant  us  Thy  peace. 
Amen. 

After  the  singing  of  the  Agnus  Dei,  a  Communion  Hymn  shall 
be  sung,  while  the  Distribution  proceeds. 

When  the  Minister  gives  the  Bread,  he  shrill  say: 

Take  and  eat;  this  is  the  Body  of  Christ, 
given  for  thee. 

When  he  gives  the  Cup,  he  shall  say: 

Take  and  drink ;  this  is  the  Blood  of  Christ, 
shed  for  thee. 

I7i  dismissing  the  Communicants,  the  Minister  shall  say: 

The  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  whose  true  Body  and 
Blood  you  have  now  received,  strengthen  and 
preserve  you  unto  everlasting  life.    Amen. 

When  the  Distribution  of  the  Holy  Supper  is  ended,  the  Minis- 
ter shall  say: 

Let  US  pray. 

Turning  to  the  Altar,  the  Minister  shall  say: 

We  thank  Thee,  Almighty  Father,  who, 
through  Thy  Son  Jesus  Christ,  for  our  con- 


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solation  and  salvation,  hast  instituted  this 
Holy  Supper ;  we  pray  Thee,  grant  us  grace 
so  to  commemorate  the  death  of  Christ  that 
vre  may  he  partakers  of  the  great  Supper  in 
heaven. 

The  Congregation  shall  sing: 

Amen. 

The  Minister,  turning  to  the  Congregation,  shall  sing  or  say: 

Let  US  thank  and  praise  the  Lord. 

The  Congregation,  standing,  shall  answer: 

Glory  be  to  Thee,  O  Lord ! 
Hallelujah !    Hallelujah !    Hallelujah ! 

Then  the  3Iinister  shall  say: 

Bow  your  hearts  to  God  and  receive  the 
benediction. 

The  Lord  bless  thee,  and  keep  thee. 

The  Lord  make  His  face  shine  upon  thee, 
and  be  gracious  unto  thee. 

The  Lord  lift  up  His  countenance  upon  thee, 
and  give  thee  peace. 

In  the  Name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son, 
and  of  the  Holy  Ghost.    Amen. 

The  Congregation  shall  sing: 

Amen !     Amen !    Amen ! 

The  Service  shall  close  with  silent  prayer. 


THE  HOLY  COMMUNION, 

With  the  Full  Momingr  Service. 


The  Service  shall  begin  with  a  suitable  Hymn.  The  Minister, 
standing  before  the  Altar,  shall  turn  to  the  Congregation 
and  say: 

In  the  Name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son, 
and  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 

Here  shall  follow  an  appropriate  Address,  closing  with  the 
Confession  of  Sins,  as  follows. • 

We  poor  miserable  sinners,  conceived  and 
born  in  sin,  with  all  our  heart  confess  unto 
Thee,  holy  and  righteous  God,  merciful  Father, 
that  we,  in  manifold  ways  during"  all  our  life 
liave  offended  against  Thee.  We  have  not 
loved  Thee  above  all  things,  nor  our  neighbor 
as  ourselves.  Against  Thee  and  Thy  holy 
(commandments  have  we  sinned  by  thought, 
word  and  deed,  and  we  humbly  acknowledge 
before  Thee  that,  according  to  Thy  justice  and 
our  sins,  we  have  deserved  eternal  condemna- 
tion. But  Thou,  Heavenly  Father,  hast 
promised  to  receive  with  tender  mercy  all 
penitent  sinners,  who  return  unto  Thee  and 
with  living  faith  flee  for  refuge  to  Thy  fatherly . 
compassion  and  to  the  merits  of  our  Savior 
Jesus  Christ.  Their  transgressions  Thou  wilt 
not  regard,  nor  impute  unto  them  their  sins= 
Relying  upon  Thy  promise,  we  poor  sinners 
confidently  beseech  Thee  to  be  merciful  and 
gracious  unto  us  and  forgive  us  all  our  sins 
to  the  praise  and  glorj^  of  Thy  Holy  Name. 


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Then  the  Minister,  standing,  shall  pronounce  the  Absolution. 

If  this  be  your  sincere  confession,  and  if  with 
penitent  hearts  you  earnestly  desire  the  for- 
giveness of  your  sins  for  the  sake  of  Jesus 
Christ,  God,  according  to  His  promise,  forgiv- 
eth  you  ail  your  sins ;  and  I,  by  the  authority 
of  God's  Word  and  by  the  command  of  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  announce  to  you  that  God, 
through  His  grace  hath  forgiven  all  your  sins: 
In  the  Name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son, 
and  of  the  Holy  Ghost.    Amen. 

Then  shall  the  Minister  sing  or  say: 

Glory  be  to  God  on  high,  an  don  earth  peace, 
good  will  toward  men. 

The  Congregation,  standing,  shall  sing  {the  Minister  turninr, 

to  the  Altar) : 

All  glory  be  to  God  on  high, 
Who  hath  our  race  befriended ! 

To  us  no  harm  shall  now  come  nigh. 
The  strife  at  last  is  ended ; 

God  showeth  His  good  will  to  men. 

And  peace  shall  reign  on  earth  again : 
Oh,  thank  Him  for  His  goodness. 


We  praise  Thee,  we  bless  Thee,  Tve  Tvorship 
Thee,  we  glorify  Thee,  we  give  thanks  to  Thee 
for  Thy  great  glory,  O  Lord  God,  Heavenly 
King,  God  the  Father  Almighty. 

O  Lord,  the  Only-begotten  Son,  Jesus  Christ; 
O  Lord  God,  Lamb  of  God,  Son  of  the  Father, 
that  takest  aivay  the  sin  of  the  world,  have 
mercy  upon  us.  Thou  that  takest  aTvay  the 
sin  of  the  world,  receive  our  prayer.  Thou 
that  sittest  at  the  right  hand  of  God  the 
Father,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

For  Thou  only  art  holy ;  Thou  only  art  the 
Lord;  Thou  only,  O  Christ,  with  the  Holy 


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t jrhost,  art  most  high  in  the  glory  of  God  the 
Father.    Amen. 

Or 

We  praise  Thee,  we  worship  Thee,  we  give 
thanks  to  Thee  for  Thy  great  glory,  O  Lord 
God,  HeavenlyKing,God  the  Father  Almighty! 
O  Lord,  the  Only-begotten  Son.  Jesus  Christ! 
Holy  Ghost,  Spirit  of  grace  and  truth  and  of 
peace!     Amen. 

The  Minister,  turning  to  the  Congregation,  shall  sing  or  say: 

The  Lord  be  with  you. 

The  Congregation  shall  sing: 

And  with  thy  spirit. 

Then  the  Minister  shall  say: 

Let  US  pray. 

The  Minister,  turning  to  the  Altar,  shall  say  the  following 
Collect,  or  another  Collect  appropriate  to  the  day: 


GENERAL  COLLECT. 

Grant  us,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God. 
Heavenly  Father,  a  steadfast  faith  in  Jesus 
Christ,  a  cheerful  hope  in  Thy  mercy  and  a  sin- 
cere love  to  Thee  and  to  all  our  fellowmen; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 

The  Congregation,  standing,  shall  sing: 

Amen. 

Then  the  Minister,  turning  to  the  Congregation,  shall  read  the 
Epistle  for  the  day,  saying: 

The  Epistle  for  (here  he  shall  name  the  day) 

is  written  in  the Chapter  of ,  beginning 

at  the verse. 

The  Epistle  ended,  the  Congregation,  sitting,  shall  sing  an  ap- 
propriate Hymn. 


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The  Hymn  ended,  the  Minister  shall  continue: 

Lift  up  your  hearts  unto  the  Lord  and  hear 
the  Gospel  for  the  day  as  it  is  written  in 

the Chapter  of  St ,  beginning  at 

the verse. 

Here  the  Congregation  shall  arise.  The  Gospel  ended,  the 
Minister  and  the  Congregation  shall  say  the  Apostles^  Creed' 

I  believe  in  God  the  Father  Almighty,  Maker 
of  Heaven  and  earth. 

And  in  Jesus  Christ  His  only  Son,  our  Lord ; 
Who  was  conceived  by  the  Holy  Ghost,  Born 
of  the  Virgin  Mary;  Suffered  under  Pontius 
Pilate,  Was  crucified,  dead,  and  buried;  He  de- 
scended into  hell;  The  third  day  he  rose  again 
from  the  dead ;  He  ascended  into  heaven.  And 
sitteth  on  the  right  hand  of  God  the  Fathei* 
Almighty;  From  thence  He  shall  come  to  judgfi 
the  quick  and  the  dead. 

I  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost ;  The  holy  Chris- 
tian Church,  the  Communion  of  Saints ;  The 
Forgiveness  of  sins ;  The  Resurrection  of  the 
body;  and  the  Life  everlasting.    Amen. 

Here  a  Selection  by  the  Choir  may  be  sung.  Then  shall  follow 
an  appropriate  Hymn,  In  the  meantime  the  Minister  shaU 
enter  the  pulpit. 


THE  SERMON. 

The  Sermon  ended,  the  Minister  shall  say: 

Praised  be  the  Lord,  and  blessed  to  all  eter- 
nity, Who,  by  His  Word,  has  comforted,  in- 
structed, and  admonished  us.  May  His  Holy 
Spirit  confirm  the  Word  in  our  hearts  that  we 
be  not  forgetful  hearers,  but  daily  increase  in 
faith,  hope,  love,  and  patience  unto  the  end, 
and  be  saved  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 


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Here  the  Announcements  may  be  made,  after  tchich  the  Minis- 
ter thall  say: 

The  grace  of  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  the 
love  of  God,  and  the  communion  of  the  Holy 
Ghost  be  with  you  all.    Amen, 

Or 

The  God  of  all  grace,  who  hath  called  us 
unto  His  eternal  glory  by  Christ  Jesus,  after 
that  ye  have  suffered  a  while,  make  you  per- 
fect, stablish,  strengthen,  settle  you.  To  Him 
be  glory  and  dominion  for  ever  and  ever. 
Amen. 

Then  shall  the  Congregation  sing  a  short  Hymn,  during  which 
the  offerings  shall  be  made.  Then  the  Minister  in  the  mean- 
time having  gone  before  the  Altar,  shall  turn  to  the  Congre- 
gation and  sing  or  say: 

The  Lord  be  vrith  you. 

The  Congregation,  standing,  shall  sing: 

And  with  thy  spirit. 

The  Minister  shall  say  (Instead  of  the  following  General 
Prayer,  during  Lent  or  on  special  occasions,  the  Litany  may 
be  used) : 

Let  us  pray 

{the  Minister  turning  to  the  Altar): 

Almighty  and  Everlasting  God,  the  Creator 
and  Preserver  of  all  things,  we  implore  Thee 
thatThou  wouldst  be  gracious  unto  us  for  the 
sake  of  Jesus  Christ,  and  that  Thou  wouldst 
not  remember  our  sins !  Sanctify  and  guide 
us  with  Thy  Holy  Spirit  and  give  us  grace 
that  we  may  lead  a  hol3^  life  according  to  Thy 
"Word!  Gather,  strengthen,  and  preserve  Thy 
Church  through  the  Word  and  the  holy  Sacra- 
ments! Have  mercy,  O  Lord,  on  all  the  na- 
tions that  sit  in  darkness  and  the  shadow  of 
death,  and  cause  the  saving  and  hfe-giving 
light  of  Thy  Gospel  to  shine  graciously  upon 
them. 


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Bless  those  ^^ho  are  now  assem- 
„    „     ^.    ,  bled  to  deliberate  concerning  the 

J-orSj/nodrca?  ^^^^^^.^    ^f    Tj^y    Church,    SO     that 

Conference    their  counsels  may   further   Thv 
Meetings.     ^^^^^  ^^^  ^^^  Upbuilding  of  Thy 

kingdom  among  us. 
Grant  also  health  and  prosperity  to  all  in 
authority,  especially  to  the  President  [and 
Congress]  of  the  United  States,  the  Governor 
[and  Legislature]  of  this  Commonwealth,  and 
to  all  our  Judges  and  Magistrates ;  and  endue 
them  with  grace  to  rule  after  Thy  good  pleas- 
ure, to  the  maintenance  of  righteousness,  and 
to  the  hindrance  and  punishment  of  wicked- 
ness, that  we  may  lead  a  quiet  and  peaceable 
life  in  all  godliness  and  honesty.  Cause  also 
the  needful  fruits  of  the  earth  to  prosper,  and 
bless  all  lawful  occupations.  Sanctify  and 
bless,  O  Lord,  our  homes;  keep  the  baptized 
children  in  Thy  covenant  and  give  all  parents 
and  teachers  grace  to  nurture  them  in  Thy 
fear. 

May  Thy  blessing  rest  on  all  institutions  of 
learning,  and  make  them  nurseries  for  Thy 
kingdom. 

Remember  graciously  our  Cate- 
chumens, and  grant  unto  them  a 
Catechumens.  ^^^^  understanding  and    sincere 
faith  that  they  as  Thy  disciples 
may  continue  faithful  in  Thy  truth. 
Bless  also  the  guests  at  Thy  holy 
For         table,  in  order  that  they  may  be 
Communion,  strengthened  in  faith  and  love  and 

the  hope  of  eternal  life. 
Help  and  comfort  the  sick   and  poor,  the 
afflicted   and  dying!    Graciously  protect  all 
widows  and  orphans ;  support  us  in  our  last 


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hour,  and  after  the  close  of  this  corruptible 
life,  vouchsafe  unto    us    eternal    blessedness 
.  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son  our  Lord. 

The  Congregation  shall  sing: 

Amen. 

Then  a  suitable  Hymn  shall  be  sung.  While  the  Hymn  is  being 
sung,  the  Minister  shall  prepare  for  the  administration  of  the 
Holy  Sacrament.  Turning  to  the  Congregation,  he  sJiall  sing 
or  say: 

Lift  up  j^our  hearts  to  God. 

The  Congregation,  standing,  shall  sing: 

We  lift  them  up  unto  the  Lord  our  God. 

The  Minister  shall  sing  or  say: 

Let  us  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord. 

The  Congregation  shall  sing: 

It  is  meet  and  right  so  to  do. 

The  Minister,  turning  to  the  Altar,  shall  say: 

It  is  truly  meet  and  right,  becoming  and 
salutary,  that  we  should  at  all  times,  and  in 
all  places,  give  thanks  unto  Thee,  O  Lord, 
Holy  Father,  Almighty,  Everlasting  God, 
through  Jesus  Christ,  our  Lord ;  who  is  our 
Paschal  Lamb  offered  for  us,  the  innocent 
Lamb  of  God,  who  taketh  away  the  sin  of  the 
world;  who  has  conquered  death,  is  risen 
again,  and  liveth  for  evermore.  Therefore,  we 
who  trust  in  Him  shall  also  through  Him  be 
\ictorious  over  sin  and  death,  and  inherit 
eternal  life.  And  in  order  that  we  may  keep 
in  I'emembrance  His  unspeakable  mercy,  H^ 
hath  instituted  His  Holy  Supper. 

Then  shall  the  Minister  consecrate  the  Elements,  saying: 

Our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  in  the  night  in  which 
He  was  betrayed,  took  bread;  and  when  He 
had  given  thanks,  He  brake  it  and  gave  it  to 
His  disciples,  saying.  Take,  eat;   This  is  My 


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Body,  which  is  given  for  you ;  this  do  in  re- 
membrance of  Me. 

After  the  same  manner,  also,  when  He  had" 
supped,  He  took  tlie  Cup,  and  w^hen  He  had 
given  thanks.  He  gave  it  to  them,  saying, 
Drink  ye  all  of  it ;  this  Cup  is  the  New  Testa- 
ment in  My  Blood,  which  is  shed  for  you,  and 
for  many,  for  the  remission  of  sins;  this  do,  as 
oft  as  ye  drink  it,  in  remembrance  of  Me. 

The  Minister  shall  continue: 

Our  Father,  who  art  in  heaven ;  Hallowed 
be  Thy  Name ;  Thy  kingdom  come ;  Thy  will 
be  done  on  earth  as  it  is  in  heaven ;  Give  us 
this  day  our  daily  bread ;  And  forgive  us  our 
trespasses,  as  we  forgive  those  who  trespass 
against  us;  And  lead  us  not  into  temptation; 
But  deliver  us  from  evil;  For  Thine  is  the 
kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory,  for- 
ever.   Amen. 

Then  shall  the  Minister  and  the  Congregation  together  sing: 

Holy,  holy,  holy.  Lord  God  of  Sabaoth; 
Heaven  and  earth  are  full  of  Thy  glory ; 
Hosanna  in  the  highest. 
Blessed  is  He  that  cometh  in  the  Name  of 
the  Lord.    Hosanna  in  the  highest. 

The  Minister,  turning  to  the  Congregation,  shall  sing  or  say: 

The  peace  of  the  Lord  be  with  you  alway. 

Then  shall  he  sung  the  Agnus  Dei  as  follows,  while  the  Com- 
municants Jcneel  at  the  Altar: 

O  Christ,  Thou  Lamb  of  God,  that  takest 
away  the  sin  of  the  world,  have  mercy  upon 
us. 

O  Christ,  Thou  Lamb  of  God,  that  takest 
away  the  sin  of  the  world,  have  mercy  upon 
us. 

O  Christ,  Thou  Lamb  of  God,  that  takest 
away  the  sin  of  the  world,  grant  us  Thy 
peace.    Amen. 


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After  the  singing  of  the  Agnus  Dei,  a  Communion  Hymn  shall 
be  sung,  while  the  Distribution  proceeds. 

When  the  Minister  gives  the  Bread,  he  shall  say: 

Take  and  eat ;  this  is  the  Body  of  Christ, 
given  for  thee. 

When  he  gives  the  Cup,  he  shall  say: 

Take  and  drink ;  this  is  the  Blood  of  Christ, 
shed  for  thee. 

In  dismissing  the  Communicants,  the  Minister  shall  say: 

The  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  whose  true  Body  and 
Blood  you  have  now  received,  strengthen  and 
preserve  you  unto  everlasting  life.    Amen. 

When  the  Distribution  of  the  Holy  Supper  is  ended,  the  Minis- 
ter shall  say: 

Let  us  pray. 

Turning  to  the  Altar,  the  Minister  shall  say: 

We  thank  Thee,  Almighty  Father,  who, 
through  Thy  Son  Jesus  Christ,  for  our  conso- 
lation and  salvation,  hastinstituted  this  Holy 
Supper ;  we  pray  Thee,  grant  us  grace  so  to 
commemorate  the  death  of  Christ  that  we 
may  be  partakers  of  the  great  Supper  in 
heaven . 

The  Congregation  shall  sing: 

Amen. 

The  Minister,  turning  to  the  Congregation,  shall  sing  or  say: 

Let  US  thank  and  praise  the  Lord. 

The  Congregation,  standing,  shall  answer: 

Glory  be  to  Thee,  O  Lord ! 
Hallelujah!    Hallelujah!    Hallelujah! 

Then  the  Minister  shall  say: 

Bow  your  hearts  to  God  and  receive  the 
benediction. 

The  Lord  bless  thee,  and  keep  thee. 

The  Lord  make  His  face  shine  upon  thee, 
and  be  gracious  unto  thee. 


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The  Lord  lift  up  His  countenance  upon  thee, 
and  give  thee  peace. 

In  the  Name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son, 
and  of  the  Holy  Ghost.    Amen. 

The  Congregation  shall  sing: 

Amen !    Amen !    Amen ! 

The  Service  shall  close  with  silent  prayer. 


EVENING  SERVICE. 


The  Service  shall  begin  with  a  short  Hymn.  The  Minister, 
having  in  the  mean  time  advanced  to  the  Altar,  shall  turn  to 
the  Congregation  and  say: 

Grace  be  unto  you,  and  peace  from  God  our 
Father,  and  from  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ.  Amen. 

Oh,  come,  let  us  worship  and  bow  down  ;  let 
us  kneel  before  the  Lord  our  Maker,  for  He  is 
our  God. 

Then  the  Minister  shall  say: 

O  most  merciful  God  and  Father,  whose 
^race  endureth  from  generation  to  generation! 
Thou  art  patient  and  longsuffering,  and  for- 
givest  all  who  are  truly  penitent  their  sins 
and  transgressions.  Look  with  compassion 
upon  Thy  people  and  hear  their  supplications. 
We  poor  sinners  confess  unto  Thee  that  we 
are  by  nature  sinful  and  unworthy  of  Thy 
goodness  and  love.  Against  Thee  have  we 
sinned  and  done  wickedness  in  Thy  sight.  Re- 
member not  our  transgressions;  have  mercy 
upon  us;  help  us,  O  God,  our  Savior!  For  Thy 
Name's  sake,  grant  us  remission  of  all  our 
sins  and  save  us.  Give  us  the  grace  of  Thy 
Holy  Spirit  that  we  may  amend  our  sinful 
lives  and  obtain  with  Thee  everlasting  lif^: 
through  Thy  Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

The  Blood  of  Jesus  Christ  cleanseth  us  from 
all  sin.  He  that  believeth,  and  is  baptized, 
shall  be  saved.  Grant  us,  O  Lord,  this  salva- 
tion. 


All  standing  to  the  end  of  the  Creed,  the  Minister  and  the  Con- 
gregation shall  sing: 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and 
to  the  Holy  Ghost;  as  it  Tvas  in  the  beginning, 
is  now,  and  ever  shall  be,  world  without  end. 
Amen. 

Then  shall  the  Minister  read  the  Scripture  Lesson  for  the  day; 
after  which  shall  be  said  either  the  Apostles^  Creed  or  th6 
Nicene  Creed: 

THE  APOSTLES'  CREED. 

I  believe  in  God  the  Father  Almighty,  Maker 
of  Heaven  and  earth. 

And  in  Jesus  Christ  His  only  Son,  our  Lord; 
Who  was  conceived  by  the  Holy  Ghost,  Born 
of  the  Virgin  Mary ;  Suffered  under  Pontius 
Pilate,  Was  crucified,  dead,  and  buried;  He 
descended  into  hell;  The  third  day  He  rose 
again  from  the  dead;  He  ascended  into  heaven, 
And  sitteth  on  the  right  hand  of  God  the 
Father  Almighty;  From  thence  He  shall  come 
to  judge  the  quick  and  the  dead. 

I  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost ;  The  holy  Chris- 
tian Church,  the  Communion  of  Saints ;  The 
Forgiveness  of  sins;  The  Resurrection  of  the 
body;  And  the  Life  everlasting.    Ameu. 

THE  NICENE  CREED. 

I  believe  in  one  God,  the  Father  Almighty, 
Maker  of  Heaven  and  earth,  and  of  all  things 
visible  and  invisible. 

And  in  one  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  the  Only- 
begotten  Son  of  God,  Begotten  of  His  Father 
before  all  worlds,  God  of  God,  Light  of  Light, 
Very  God  of  very  God,  Begotten,  not  made, 
Being  of  one  substance  with  the  Father,  By 
whom  all  things  were  made ;  Who,  for  us  men, 
and  for  our  salvation,  came  down  from  heav- 


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en,  And  was  incarnate  by  the  Holy  Ghost  of 
the  Virgin  Mary,  And  was  made  man ;  And 
was  crucified  also  for  us  under  Pontius  Pilate. 
He  suffered  and  was  buried ;  And  the  third  day 
He  rose  again,  according  to  the  Scriptures ; 
And  ascended  into  heaven,  And  sitteth  on  the 
right  hand  of  the  Father;  And  He  shall  come 
again  with  glory  to  judge  both  the  quick  and 
the  dead;  Whose  kingdom  shall  have  no  end. 
And  I  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost,  The  Lord 
and  Giver  of  Life,  AYho  proceedeth  from  the 
Father  and  the  Son,  Who  with  the  Father  and 
the  Son  together  is  worshipped  and  glorified, 
Who  spake  by  the  Prophets.  And  I  believe  one 
holy  Christian  and  Apostolic  Church.  I  ac- 
knowledge one  Baptism  for  the  remission  of 
sins ;  And  I  look  for  the  Resurrection  of  th(j 
dead;  And  the  Life  of  the  world  to  come. 
Amen. 

Then  shall  be  sung  a  Hymn  or  a  Selection  by  the  Choir,  after 
which  shall  follow  the  Sermon, 

THE  SERMON. 

The  Sermon  ended,  the  Minister  shall  say: 

The  grace  of  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  the  love 
of  God,  and  the  communion  of  the  Holy 
Ghost,  be  with  you  all.     Amen. 

While  the  Congregation  sing  a  Hymn,  the  Minister  shall  go  to 
the  Altar  and  at  the  close  of  the  Hymn  shall  sing  or  say: 

The  Lord  be  with  you. 

The  Congregation,  standing  to  the  end  of  the  Benediction,  shall 
sing: 

And  with  thy  spirit. 

Then  shall  the  Minister  say: 

Let  us  pray. 


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Turning  to  the  Altar,  he  shall  say: 

O  Lord,  our  Heavenly  Father,  watch  over 
lis  and  protect  ns  from  all  evil ;  and  grant 
that  we  may  this  night  rest  secure  under  Thy 
care.  Preserve  and  bless  Thy  Church  and  our 
Government.  Look  in  tender  mercy  upon 
them  that  are  in  sickness,  in  need,  or  in  dan- 
ger. Have  mercy  upon  all  men.  And  finally, 
when  our  last  eveningshallcome,  let  us  depart 
in  peace ;  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our 
Lord. 

Our  Father,  Who  art  in  heaven,  Hallo^wed 
he  Thy  Name ;  Thy  kingdom  come ;  Thy  T\all 
be  done  on  earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven ;  Give  us 
this  day  our  daily  bread ;  And  forgive  us  our 
trespasses,  as  we  forgive  those  Tvho  trespass 
against  us ;  And  lead  us  not  into  temptation ; 
But  deliver  us  from  evil;  For  Thine  is  the 
kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory,  for- 
ever.   Amen. 

Then  may  be  sung  the  Nunc  Dimittis: 

Lord,  now  lettest  Thou  Thy  servant  depart 
in  peace :  according  to  Thy  Word ; 

For  mine  eyes  have  seen  Thy  salvation: 
which  Thou  hast  prepared  before  the  face  of 
all  people ; 

A  light  to  lighten  the  Gentiles :  and  the  glory 
of  Thy  people  Israel. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and 
to  the  Holy  Ghost; 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever 
shall  be,  Tv^orld  without  end.    Amen. 

Then  the  Minister,   turning   to  the  Congregation,  shall  pro- 
nounce the  Benediction: 

The  Lord  bless  thee,  and  keep  thee. 
The  Lord  make  His  face  shine  upon  thee, 
and  be  gracious  unto  thee. 


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The  Lord  lift  up  His  countenance  upon  thee, 
and  give  thee  peace. 

In  the  Name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son, 
and  of  the  Holy  Ghost.    Amen. 

The  Congregation  shall  sing: 

Amen  !    Amen !    Amen ! 

The  Service  shall  close  ivith  silent  prayer. 


Oh,  come,  let  us  sing  unto  the  Lord:  let 

us  MAKE  A  joyful  NOISE  TO  THE  ROCK  OF  OUR 

salvation. 

Let  us  come   before   His  presence  with 
thanksgiving:    and    make    a  joyful    noise 

UNTO  Him  with  psalms.  Ps.  95:  1,  2. 


HYMNS 


I.     TfiE  GttUPiGfi  YEAR. 


ADVENT. 

\,  8.7.8.7.7.7.8 

1  COMFORT,  comfort  ye  1113'-  people, 

Speak  ye  peace,  thus  saith  our  God ; 
Comfort  those  who  sit  in  darkness, 

Mourning  'neath  their  sorrows'  load; 
Speak  ye  to  Jerusalem 
Of  the  peace  that  waits  for  them  ; 
Tell  her  that  her  sins  I  cover. 
And  her  warfare  now  is  over. 

2  For  the  Herald's  voice  is  crying 

In  the  desert  far  and  near, 
Bidding  all  men  to  repentance. 

Since  the  kingdom  now  is  here. 
Oh,  that  warning  cry  obey, 
Now  prepare  for  God  a  way ! 
Let  the  valleys  rise  to  meet  Him, 
And  the  hills  bow  down  to  greet  Him. 


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3  Make  ye  straight  what  long  was  crooked, 
Make  the  rougher  places  plain  : 
Let  your  hearts  be  true  and  humble, 
-  As  befits  His  holy  reign ; 
For  the  glory  of  the  Lord 
Now  o'er  earth  is  shed  abroad. 
And  all  flesh  shall  see  the  token 
That  His  Word  is  never  broken. 

John  Olearius. 
•  7.6.7.6.7.7.6.6. 

1  PKEPARE  the  way,  O  Zion ! 

Ye  awful  deeps,  rise  high, 
Sink  low^,  ye  towering  mountains ; 

The  Lord  is  drawing  nigh : 
The  righteous  King  of  glory, 
Foretold  in  sacred  story. 
Oh,  blest  is  He  that  came 
In  God  the  Father's  Name ! 

2  O  Zion,  He  approacheth, 

Thy  Lord  and  King  for  aye  I 
Palm-branches  strew  with  gladness. 

Spread  garments  in  His  way. 
God's  promise  faileth  never, 
Hosanna  sound  forever ! 
Oh,  blest  is  He  that  came 
In  God  the  Father's  Name ! 

3  Fling  w^ide  thy  portals,  Zion, 

And  hail  thy  glorious  King ; 
His  tidings  of  salvation 
To  every  people  bring. 


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AVho,.  waiting'  yet  in  sadness, 
Would  sing-  His  praise  with  gladness. 
Oh,  blest  is  He  that  came 
In  God  the  Father's  Name ! 

4  He  Cometh  not  w^ith  warriors, 

And  not  with  pomp  and  sliow^ ; 
Yet  smiteth  He  Avith  terror 

Sin,  death,  and  every  foe. 
The  Spirit's  sword  He  wieldeth, 
Not  e'en  to  death  He  yieldeth. 
Oh,  blest  is  He  that  came 
In  God  the  Father's  Name ! 

5  Give  heed,  tlion  sinfnl  people, 

Th3'  King  and  Savior  owai : 
The  kingdom  which  He  foundeth 

Is  not  an  earthly  one ; 
No  powx'r  can  overthrow  it, 
Nor  earthly  Avisdom  know  it. 
Oh,  blest  is  He  that  came 
In  God  the  Father's  Name! 

G  The  throne  Avhich  He  ascendeth 

Is  fixed  in  heaven  above : 
His  sanctified  dominion 

Is  light  alone  and  love. 
With  grace  and  peace  abounding 
His  praise  be  exev  sounding. 
Oh,  blest  is  He  that  came 
In  God  the  Father's  Name ! 


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3. 


Jerusalem  is  fallen, 

And  closed  its  temple-door; 
its  sacrifices  ended ; 

Its  scepter  is  no  more. 
Christ's  kingdom  never  ceasetli, 
Its  glory  still  increaseth. 
Oh,  blest  is  He  that  came 
In  God  the  Father's  name ! 

F.  M.  Franzen. 


L.  M.  D. 

L  LIFT  up  your  heads,  ye  mighty  gates ! 
Behold  the  King  of  glorj^  Avaits; 
Tlie  King  of  kings  is  drawing  near. 
The  Savior  of  the  world  is  here ; 
Life  and  salvation  He  doth  bring, 
Wherefore  rejoice,  and  gladly  sing: 
All  praise  and  glory  be  to  Thee, 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  eternally. 

2  The  Lord  is  just,  a  Helper  tried, 
Mercy  is  ever  at  His  side; 
His  kingly  crown  is  holiness. 
His  scepter,  pity  in  distress, 
The  end  of  all  our  woe  He  brings  ; 
Wherefore  the  earth  is  glad  and  sings : 
All  praise  and  glory  be  to  Thee, 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  eternally. 

8  Oh,  blest  the  land,  the  citj^  blest, 
Where  Christ  the  Ruler  is  contest ! 
Oh,  hajjpy  hearts  and  happy  homes 
To  whom  this  King  in  triumph  comes! 


4. 


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The  cloudless  Sim  of  joy  He  is, 
Who  bringeth  pure  deli^'ht  and  bliss. 
All  praise  and  glor^^  be  to  Thee, 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  eternally. 

Fling"  wide  the  portals  of  your  heart ; 

Make  it  a  temple,  set  apart 

From  earthly  use  for  heaven's  employ. 

Adorned  with  prayer,  and  love,  and  joj': 

S(i  shall  j^our  Sovereign  enter  in. 

And  new  and  nobler  life  begin. 

All  praise  and  gior3''  be  to  Thee, 

Lord  Jesus  Christ,  eternally. 

Redeemer,  come  I   I  open  wide 
My  heart  to  Thee;  here,  Lord,  abide! 
Let  me  Thine  inner  presence  feel, 
Thy  grace  and  love  in  me  reveal ; 
Thy  Holy  Spirit  guide  us  on. 
Until  our  glorious  goal  be  won. 
All  praise  and  glory  be  to  Thee, 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  etern  lly. 

George  Wcisscl. 


O  BRIDE  of  Christ,  rejoice! 
Exultant  raise  thy  voice 
To  hail  the  day  of  glorj^ 
Foretold  in  sacred  story. 
Sing  hosanna,  praise,  and  glory 
Our  King,  we  bow  before  Thee. 


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2  Let  shouts  of  gladness  rise 
Triumphant  to  the  skies. 

Here  comes  the  King  most  glorious 
To  reign  o'er  all  victorius. 
Sing  hosanna,  etc. 

3  He  wears  no  kingly  croAvn, 
Yet  as  a  king  He's  known ; 
Though  not  arrayed  in  splendor, 
He  still  makes  death  surrender. 
Sing  hosanna,  etc. 

4  -The  weak  and  timid  find 
Him  gentle,  good,  and  kind; 
To  them  He  gives  a  treasure 
Of  bliss  beyond  all  measure. 
Sing  hosanna,  etc. 

5  Then  go  thy  Lord  to  meet; 
Strew  palm-leaves  at  His  feet ; 
Thy  garments  spread  before  Him, 
And  honor  and  adore  Him. 

Sing  hosanna,  etc. 

6  Thy  heart  now  open  wide. 
Bid  Christ  Avith  thee  abide; 
He  graciously  will  hear  tliee. 
And  be  forever  near  thee. 
Sing  hosanna,  etc. 

7  E'en  babes  with  one  accord 
With  thee  shall  praise  the  Lord, 


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And  every  Gentile  nation 
Kespond  with  exultation. 
Sing  hosanna,  etc. 

J.  O.  Wallin. 
5.  8.7.8.7.8.8. 

1  THOU,  Jesus  Christ,  didst  man  become 

From  death  us  to  deliver; 
Thy  pitying  eye  beheld  our  doom, 

That  we  were  lost  forever; 
Thou  gavest  hope  in  direst  need 
When  death  and  hell  with  gaping  greed 

AVere  ready  to  devour  us. 

2  Thou  couldst  not  bear  that  Satan's  might 

Had  in  its  grasp  enslaved  us ; 
In  pity  Thou  didst  for  us  fight, 

And  hast  in  mercy  saved  us. 
From  heaven  Thou  cam'st  for  our  release, 
To  purchase  our  eternal  peace 

By  bitter  death-  and  suffering. 

3  And  Thou  hast  taught  us  in  Thy  Word 

That  faith  shall  life  inherit, 
For  Thou  art  merciful,  O  Lord, 

And  sav'st  us  by  Thy  merit, 
If  we  but  simply  do  believe 
That  all  Thy  children  shall  receive 

The  blessings  Thou  hast  promised. 

4  Our  brother  Thou  art  now  become — 

An  honor  beyond  measure ! 


Thou  wonldst  our  life  with  mercy  crown, 

And  give  us  richest  treasure. 
The  world's  contempt  we  need  not  fear, 
God's  Son  is  now  our  brother  dear: 

What  power  can  now  destroy"  us? 

5  All  praise  to  Thee  eternally, 

For  all  Th3^  gracious  favor ; 
We  are  God's  children  now  with  Thee, 

Lord  Jesus  Christ,  our  Savior! 
AVell  may  we  one  and  all  rejoice, 
And  praise  our  God  with  heart  and  voice; 

He  is  our  gracious  Father. 

O.  Petri. 
6.  CM. 

1  HARK,  the  glad  sound,  the  Savior  comes. 

The  Savior  promised  long ! 
Let  every  heart  prepare  a  throne. 
And  every  voice  a  song. 

2  On  Him  the  Spirit,  largely  poured, 

Exerts  His  sacred  fire ; 
Wisdom,  and  might,  and  zeal,  and  love 
His  holy  breast  inspire. 

3  He  comes  the  prisoners  to  release, 

In  S  at  an '  s  b  o  n  d  a  ge  hel  d  : 
The  gates  of  brass  before  him  burst. 
The  iron  fetters  yield. 

4  He  comes  from  thickest  films  of  vice 

To  clear  the  mental  ray, 


And  on  the  eyebajls  of  the  blind 
To  pour  celestial  day. 

.")  He  comes,  the  broken  heart  to  bind, 
The  bleeding  soul  to  cure, 
And  with  the  treasures  of  His  grace 
To  enrich  the  humble  poor. 

G  Our  glad  hosannas.  Prince  of  Peace ! 
Thy  welcome  shall  proclaim  ; 
And  heaven's  eternal  arches  I'ing 
With  Thy  beloved  Name. 

Philip  Doddridge. 

7.  c.r. 

1  ARISE,  the  kingdom  is  at  hand. 
The  King  is  dra^ving  nigh  ; 
Arise  with  joy,  thou  faithful  band, 
To  meet  the  Lord  most  high. 

2  Look  up,  ye  souls  weighed  down  with  care, 

The  Sovereign  is  not  far ; 
Look  up,  faint  hearts,  from  j^our  despair. 
Behold  the  morning  star ! 

3  Look  up,  ye  drooping  hearts,  to-day  ! 

The  King  is  very  near : 
Oh,  cast  your  griefs  and  fears  away, 
For  lo,  your  Help  is  here ! 

4  Hope,  O  ye  broken  hearts,  at  last! 

The  King  comes  on  in  might ; 
He  loved  us  in  the  ages  past, 
When  we  lay  wrapt  in  night. 


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5  Now  fear  and  wrath  to  joy  give  place, 

Now  are  our  sorrows  o'er, 
Since  God  hatli  made  ns  in  His  grace 
His  children  evermore. 

6  Oh,  rich  the  gifts  Thou  bringest  us ! 

Thyself  made  poor  and  weak ; 
Oh,  love  beyond  compare  that  thus 
Can  foes  and  sinners  seek ! 

7  For  this  we  raise  a  gladsome  voice 

On  high  to  Thee  alone, 
And  evermore  with  thanks  rejoice 
Before  Thy  glorious  throne. 


8. 


7.6.7.6.D. 


1  HAIL  to  the  Lord's  Anointed, 

Great  David's  greater  Son ! 
Hail,  in  the  time  appointed, 

His  reign  on  earth  begun ! 
He  comes  to  break  oppression. 

To  set  the  captive  free ; 
To  take  away  transgression, 

And  rule  in  equity. 

2  He  comes  with  succor  speedy 

To  those  who  suffer  wrong ; 
To  help  the  poor  and  needy. 

And  bid  the  weak  be  strong ; 
To  give  them  songs  for  sighing  ; 

Their  darkness  turn  to  light. 
Whose  souls,  condemned  and  dying, 

Were  precious  in  His  sight. 


9, 


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3  fie  shall  come  down  like  showers 

UpOD  the  fruitful  earth ; 
And  love,  joy,  hope,  like  flowers, 

SpriDg-  in  His  path  to  birth. 
Before  Him,  on  the  mountains. 

Shall  peace,  the  herald,  go  ; 
And  righteousness,  in  fountains. 

From  hill  to  valley  flow. 

4  For  Him  shall  prayer  unceasing 

And  daily  vows  ascend ; 
His  kingdom  still  increasing, 

A  kingdom  without  end. 
The  tide  of  time  shall  never 

His  covenant  remove ; 
His  Name  shall  stand  for  ever; 

That  Name  to  us  is  Love. 

James  Montgomery. 
7.6.7  6.D. 

1  OH!  how  shall  I  receive  Thee, 

How  greet  Thee,  Lord,  aright? 
All  nations  long  to  see  Thee, 

My  Hope,  my  heart's  Delight ! 
Oh!  kindle,  Lord  most  holy. 

Thy  lamp  within  my  breast. 
To  do  in  spirit  lowly 

All  that  may  please  Thee  best 

2  Thy  Zion  palms  is  strewing. 

And  branches  fresh  and  fair ; 
My  heart,  its  powers  renewing. 
An  anthem  shall  prepare. 


My  80ul  puts  off  her  sadness 

Thy  glories  to  proclaim  ; 
With  all  her  strength  and  gladness 

She  fain  would  serve  Thy  Name. 

3  I  lay  in  fetters  groaning, 

Thou  com'st  to  set  me  free: 
I  stood,  my  shame  bemoaning, 

Thou  com'st  to  honor  me. 
A  glory  Thou  dost  give  me, 

A  treasure  safe  on  high, 
That  will  not  fail  nor  leave  me 

As  earthly  riches  fly. 

4  Love  caused  Thine  incarnation. 

Love  brought  Thee  down  to  me; 
Thy  thirst  for  my  salvation 

Procured  my  liberty. 
Oh,  love  beyond  all  telling, 

That  led  Thee  to  embrace. 
In  love  all  love  excelling. 

Our  lost  and  fallen  race! 

5  Rejoice,  then,  ye  sad-hearted. 

Who  sit  in  deepest  gloom. 
Who  mourn  o'er  joys  departed. 

And  tremble  at  your  doom  : 
He  who  alone  can  cheer  you. 

Is  standing  at  the  door; 
He  brings  .His  i)it3^  near  you. 

And  bids  you  weep  no  more. 

Paul  Gerhardt, 


10. 

1  COME,  Thon  Savior  of  our  race, 
Choicest  Gift  of  heavenly  grace! 
O  Thou  blessed  Virgin  s  Son, 

Be  Thy  race  on  earth  begun. 

2  Not  of  mortal  blood  or  birth. 

He  descends  from  heaven  to  earth  : 
By  the  Holy  Ghost  conceived, 
Truly  man  to  be  believed. 

3  Wondrous  birth !  O  wondrous  Child  ! 
Of  the  Virgin,  undeliled  ! 

Though  by  all  the  w^orld  disowned, 
Still  to  be  in  heaven  enthroned. 

4  From  the  Father  forth  He  came. 
And  returneth  to  the  same ; 
Captive  leading  death  and  hell, — 
High  the  song  of  triumph  swell ! 

5  Equal  to  the  Father  now. 

Though  to  dust  Thou  once  didst  bow. 
Boundless  shall  Thy  kingdom  be; 
When  shall  we  its  glories  see? 

fi  Brightly  doth  Thj'^  manger  shine! 
Glorious  is  its  light  divine : 
Let  not  sin  o'ercloud  this  light. 
Ever  be  our  faith  thus  bright. 

Ambrose.    Marlin  Luther. 


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11. 


12. 


8.7.8.7.D. 

COME,  Til  oil  long-expected  Jesiis, 

Born  to  set  Thy  people  free ; 
From  our  fears  and  sins  release  us, 

Let  us  find  our  rest  in  Thee. 
Israel's  Strength  and  Consolation, 

Hope  of  all  the  earth  Thou  art ; 
Dear  Desire  of  every  nation, 

Joy  of  every  longing  heart. 

Born  Thy  people  to  deliver ; 

Born  a  Child,  and  yet  a  King; 
Born  to  reign  in  us  for  ever. 

Now  Thy  gracious  kingdom  bring. 
By  Thine  own  eternal  Spirit, 

Rule  in  all  our  hearts  alone ; 
By  Thine  all-sufficient  merit, 

Raise  us  to  Thy  glorious  throne. 

C.  Wesley. 
7.6.7.6.D. 

1  REJOICE,  all  ye  believers. 

And  let  your  lights  appear; 
The  evening  is  advancing, 

And  darker  night  is  near. 
The  Bridegroom  is  arising, 

And  soon  He  draweth  nigh. 
Ui>!  pray,  and  watch,  and  wrestle — 

At  midnight  comes  the  cry ! 

2  The  watchers  on  the  mountain 

Proclaim  the  Bridegroom  near ; 


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Go  meet  Him  as  He  cometh, 

With  hallelujahs  clear. 
The  marriage-feast  is  waiting;, 

The  gates  wide-open  stand  ; 
Up,  up,  ye  heirs  of  glory. 

The  Bridegroom  is  at  hand  ! 

Ye  saints,  who  here  in  patience 

Your  cross  and  sufferings  bore, 
Shall  live  and  reign  for  ever, 

When  sorrow  is  no  more. 
Around  the  throne  of  glory 

The  Lamb  ye  shall  behold, 
In  triumph  cast  before  Him 

Your  diadems  of  gold  ! 

Our  Hope  and  Expectation, 

O  Jesus,  now  appear ; 
Arise,  Thou  Sun  so  longed  for, 

O'er  this  benighted  sphere ! 
With  hearts  and  hands  uplifted. 

We  plead,  O  Lord,  to  see 
The  day  of  earth's  redemption, 

That  brings  us  unto  Thee! 

Laurentius  Laurenti. 


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CHRISTMAS. 

13.  No.  47;  108. 

1  ALL  hail  to  thee,  O  blessed  morn ! 
To  tidings,  long  by  prophets  borne, 

Hast  thou  fulfillment  given. 
O  sacred  and  immortal  day. 
When  unto  earth,  in  glorious  ray, 
Descends  the  grace  of  heaven ! 
Singing  I  Sounds  are  blending, 
Ringing  |  Praises  sending    , 
Unto  heaven 
For  the  Lord  to  mankind  given. 

2  'Ti^  God's  own  Image  and,  withal. 
The  Son  of  Man,  that  mortals  all 

May  find  in  Him  a  brother. 
He  comes,  with  peace  and  love  to  bide 
On  earth,  the  erring  race  to  guide. 
And  help,  as  could  no  other; 
Rather  I  Closer,  fonder. 
Gather  I  Sheep  that  wander, 
Feed  and  fold  them. 
Than  let  evil  powers  hold  them. 

3  He  tears,  like  other  men,  will  shed, 
Our  sorrows  share,  and  be  our  aid. 

Through  His  eternal  power; 
The  Lord's  good  will  unto  us  show. 
And  mingle  in  our  cup  of  woe 

The  drops  of  mercy's  shower ; 


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Dying-,    I  Through  His  passion 
Buying  I  Our  salvation. 
And  to  mortals 
Opening  the  heavenly  portals. 

4  He  comes,  for  onr  redemption  sent, 
And  by  His  glory  heaven  is  rent 

To  close  upon  us  never  ; 
Our  blessed  Shepherd  He  would  l)e, 
AVhom  Ave  may  follow  faithfully 
And  be  Avith  Him  forcA^er ; 
Higher,  I  Glory  wringing, 
Nigher    I  Praises  singing 
To  the  Father 
And  His  Son,  our  Lord  and  Brother. 

J.  O.  Wallin. 

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1  BEHOLD  the  joyful  day  is  nigh, 
And  angels'  A^oices  from  on  high 
Proclaim  the  ncAvs  in  earlj^  morn 
That  the  Good  Shepherd  uoaa^  is  born. 

2  In  quiet  splendor  forth  He  comes. 
The  scattered  sheep  and  tender  lambs 
He'll  gather,  and  their  fold  prepare 
With  all  a  shepherd's  tender  care. 

3  So  meek  and  mild  Ave  Him  behold; 
And  not  Avith  sih'er  nor  AA'ith  gold, 
But  by  His  suffering  and  His  death. 
He  saves  us  from  eternal  Avrath. 


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4  His  church,  though  small  its  seed  may  be, 
Shall  rise  a  tall  and  mighty  tree, 

•With  fruitful  branches  spreading  o'er 
The  earth  till  time  shall  be  no  more. 

5  His  Word  shall  like  a  gentle  rain 
Make  all  the  earth  rejoice  again, 
And  yield  a  rich  and  blest  increase 
In  truth,  and  purity,  and  peace. 

6  And  heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  away, 
Yet  shall  His  Word  remain  for  aye; 

All  tongues  shall  soon  with  one  accord 
Proclaim  Him  Savior,  God,  and  Lord. 

7  Arise  and  shine,  thy  Light  is  come, 
O  humankind,  O  Christendom  ; 
Thy  glory  and  thy  peace  is  here; 
The  Savior  of  the  world  draws  near. 

8  All  praise  and  glory  be  to  Thee 
For  wisdom,  power,  and  majesty ; 
And  for  Thy  grace  and  mercy,  Lord, 
Forever  be  Thj-  Name  adored. 

J.  O.  WalUn, 


15. 


7.6.7.6.D 

1  REJOICE,  rejoice,  ye  Christians, 
With  all  your  hearts,  this  morn ! 
Oh,  hear  the  blessed  tidings, 
The  Lord,  the  Christ,  is  born, 


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Now  brought  nn  by  the  angels 
That  stand  about  God's  throne ; 

Oh,  lovely  are  the  voices 
That  make  such  tidings  known ! 

2  Oh,  hearken  to  their  singing! 

This  Child  shall  be  your  Friend ; 
The  Father  so  hath  willed  it. 

That  thus  your  woes  should  end. 
The  Son  is  freely  given, 

That  in  Him  ye  may  have 
The  Father's  grace  and  blessing, 

And  know  He  loves  to  save. 

3  Nor  deem  the  form  too  lowly 

That  clothes  Him  at  this  hour ; 
For  know  ye  what  it  hideth  ? 

'Tis  God's  almighty  power. 
Though  now  Avithin  the  manger 

So  poor  and  weak  He  lies. 
He  is  the  Lord  of  all  things, 

He  reigns  above  the  skies. 

4  Sin,  death,  and  hell,  and  Satan 

Have  lost  the  victory ; 
This  Child  shall  overthrow  them, 

As  ye  shall  surely  see. 
Their  wrath  shall  naught  avail  them; 

Fear  not,  their  reign  is  o'er ; 
This  Child  shall  overthrow  them, — 

Oh,  hear,  and  doubt  no  more! 

From  the  German. 


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16.  '  L.M. 

1  GOOD  news  from  heaven  the  angels  bring, 
Glad  tidings  to  the  earth  they  sing : 

To  us  this  day  a  Child  is  given, 

To  crown  ns  with  the  joy  of  heaven. 

2  This  is  the  Christ,  our  God  and  Lord, 
Who  in  all  need  shall  aid  afford ; 

He  will  Himself  our  Savior  be. 
And  from  our  sins  will  set  us  free. 

3  To  us  that  blessedness  He  brings, 
Which  from  the  Father's  bounty  springs  : 
That  in  the  heavenly  realm  we  may 
With  Him  enjoy  eternal  day. 

4  All  hail.  Thou  noble  Guest,  this  morn. 
Whose  love  did  not  the  sinner  scorn : 
In  my  distress  Thou  coni'st  to  me, 
What  thanks  shall  I  return  to  Thee? 

5  Were  earth  a  thousand  times  as  fair. 
Beset  with  gold  and  jewels  rare. 
She  yet  were  far  too  poor  to  be 

A  narrow  cradle.  Lord,  for  Thee. 

6  Ah,  dearest  Jesus,  holy  Child, 
Make  Thee  a  bed,  soft,  undefiled, 
Within  my  heart,  that  it  may  be 
A  quiet  chamber  kept  for  TheC; 

7  Praise  God  upon  His  heavenly  throne, 
Who  gave  to  us  His  only  Son : 


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For  tliiK  His  hosts,  on  joyful  wing-, 
A  blest  Ne  w  Year  of  mercy  sing. 

Martin  Luther. 
17.  L.  M. 

1  IMMANUEL,  we  sing  Thy  praise, 

Thou  Prince  of  Life,  Thou  Fount  of  Grace, 
With  all  Thy  saints.  Thee,  Lord,  we  sing; 
Praise,  honor,  thanks,  to  Thee  Ave  bring'. 

2  E'er  since  the  world  began  to  be, 

How  many  a  heart  hath  longed  for  Thee! 
And  Thou,  O  long-expected  Guest, 
Hast  come  at  last  to  make  us  blest ! 

3  Now  art  Thou  here :  we  know  Thee  now ; 
In  lowly  manger  liest  Thou : 

A  Child,  yet  makest  all  things  great; 
Poor,  yet  is  earth  Thy  robe  of  state. 

4  Now  fearlessly  I  come  to  Thee : 

From  sin  and  grief  Thou  set'st  me  free : 
Thou  bear'st  the  Avrath,  dost  death  destroy, 
And  turnest  sorroAv  into  joy. 

5  Thou  art  my  Head,  my  Lord  divine: 
I  am  Thy  member,  whdly  Thine; 
And  by  Thy  Spirit's  gracious  power 
Will  seek  to  serA^e  Thee  CA^ermore. 

6  Thus  Avill  I  sing  Thy  praises  here. 
With  joyful  spirit  year  by  year : 
And  in  Thy  courts  of  joy  above 
Forever  Avill  I  sing  Thy  love. 

Paul  Gerhardt. 


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18.  L.  M. 

1  THE  happy  Christmas  comes  once  more, 
The  heavenly  Guest  is  at  the  door, 

The  blessed  Avords  the  shepherds  thrill, 
The  joyous  tidings:  Peace,  Good-will. 

2  To  David's  city  let  us  fly, 

Where  a^ngels  sing  beneath  the  sky ; 
Through  plain  and  village  pressing  near, 
And  nev7s  from  God  with  shepherds  hear. 

3  Oh,  let  us  go  with  quiet  mind. 

The  gentle  Babe  with  shepherds  find. 
To  gaze  on  Him  who  gladdens  them. 
The  loveliest  flower  of  Jesse's  stem. 

4  The  lowly  Savior  meeklj^  lies, 
Laid  off  the  splendor  of  the  skies ; 
No  crown  bedecks  His  forehead  fair, 
No  pearl,  nor  gem,  nor  silk  is  there. 

5  No  human  glory,  might  and  gold. 
The  lovely  Infant's  form  enfold ; 

The  manger  and  the  SAvaddlings  poor 
Are  His,  whom  angels'  songs  adore. 

6  Oh,  wake  our  hearts,  in  gladness  sing, 
And  keep  our  Christmas  with  our  King, 
Till  living  song,  from  loving  souls. 
Like  sound  of  mighty  waters  rolls. 

7  O  holy  Child,  Thy  manger  streams 

Till  earth  and  heaven  glow  with  its  beams. 
Till  midnight  noon's  bright  light  has  won, 
And  Jacob's  Star  outshines  the  sun. 


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8  Thou  Patriarchs' joy,  Thou  Prophets' song, 
Thou  heavenly  Day-Spring,  looked  for  long, 
Thou  Son  of  man,  Incarnate  Word, 
Great  David's  Son,  great  David's  Lord! 

9  Come,  Jesus,  glorious  heavenly  Guest, 
Keep  Thine  own  Christmas  in  our  breast. 
Then  David's  harp- strings,  hushed  so  long. 
Shall  swell  our  Jubilee  of  song. 

From  the  Danish. 
19,  CM. 

1  JOY  to  the  world  ;  the  Lord  is  come ! 

Let  earth  receive  her  King; 
Let  every  heart  prepare  Him  room, 
And  heaven  and  nature  sing. 

2  Joy  to  the  earth ;  the  Savior  reigns ! 

Let  men  their  songs  employ ; 
AVliile  fields  and  floods,  rocks,  hills,  and 
plains. 
Repeat  the  sounding  joy. 

3  No  more  let  sins  and  sorrows  grow. 

Nor  thorns  infest  the  ground; 
He  comes  to  make  His  blessings  flow 
Far  as  the  curse  is  found. 

4  He  rules  the  world  with  truth  and  grace, 

And  makes  the  nations  prove 
The  glories  of  His  righteousness. 
And  wonders  of  His  love. 

Isaac  Waits. 


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20. 

1  COME  hither,  ye  faithful,  triumphantly  feing; 
Come  see  in  the  manger  your  Savior  and 

King ! 
To  Bethlehem  hasten,  with  joyful  accord; 
Oh,  come  ye,  come  hither,   to  worship  the 

Lord ! 

2  True  Son  of  the  Feather,  He  comes  froi^i  the 

skies ; 
To  be  born  of  a  Virgin  He  does  not  despise : 
To  Bethlehem  hasten,  with  joyful  accord; 
Oh,  come  ye,  come  hither,   to  worship  the 

Lord ! 

3  Hark,   hark  to  the  angels,   all  singing  in 

heaven, 
"To  God  in  the  highest  all  glory  be  given!" 
To  Bethlehem  hasten,  with  joyful  accord ; 
Oh,  come  ye,  come  hither,  to  worship  the 

Lord ! 

4  To  Thee,  then,  O  Jesus,  this  day  of  Thy  birth. 
Be  glory  and  honor  through  heaven  and 

earth . 
True  Godhead  incarnate,  omnipotent  Word ! 
Oh,  come,  let  us  hasten  to  worship  the  Lord! 

From  the  Latin,    E.  Caswall. 
21.  7.6.7.6. 

1  A  GREAT  and  mighty  wonder 
Our  Christmas  Festal  brings 


()7 

On  earth,  a  lowly  Infaut, 
Behold  the  King  of  kings  ! 

2  The  Word  is  made  incarnate, 

Descending  from  on  high; 
And  cherubim  sing  anthems 
To  shepherds,  from  the  sky. 

3  And  we  Avith  them  triumphant, 

Repeat  the  hymn  again  : 
"To  God  on  high  be  glory, 
And  peace  on  earth  to  men!" 

4  Since  all  He  comes  to  ransom, 

By  all  be  He  adored, 
The  Infant  born  in  Bethlehem, 
The  Savior  and  the  Lord ! 

5  And  idol  forms  shall  perish. 

And  error  shall  decay, 
And  Christ  shall  wield  His  sceptre, 
Our  Lord  and  God  for  aye. 

AnatoHus.    John  Mason  Neale. 
22.  8.7.8.7. 

1  HARK !  w^hat  mean  those  holy  voices 

Sweetly  sounding  through  the  skies  ?    . 
Lo  !  the  angelic  host  rejoices  ; 
Heavenly  hallelujahs  rise. 

2  Listen  to  the  w^ondrous  story, 

Which  they  chant  in  hj^mns  of  joy : 
"Glor3^  in  the  highest,  glory  ! 
Glory  be  to  God  most  high  ! 


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3  "Peace  on  earth,  good-will  from  heaven, 

Reaches  far  as  man  is  found  ; 
Souls  redeemed,  and  sins  forgiven ; 
Loud  our  golden  harps  shall  sound. 

4  "Christ  is  born,  the  great  Anointed  ; 

Heaven  and  earth  His  praises  sing! 
Oh,  receive  whom  God  appointed 
For  your  Prophet,  Priest,  and  King. 

5  "Hasten,  mortals,  to  adore  Him ; 

Learn  His  Name,  and  taste  His  joy ; 
Till  in  heaven  ye  sing  before  Him, 
Glory  be  to  God  most  high  !" 

6  Let  us  learn  the  wondrous  story 

Of  our  great  Redeemer's  birth ; 
Spread  the  brightness  of  His  glory. 
Till  it  covers  all  the  earth ! 

J.  Cawood. 
23.  8.7  8.7.4.7. 

1  ANGELS,  from  the  realms  of  glorj^ 

Wing  your  flight  o'er  all  the  earth ; 
Ye,  who  sang  creation's  storj^. 

Now  proclaim  Messiah's  birth  : 
Come  and  worship. 
Worship  Christ,  the  new-born  King. 

2  Shepherds,  in  the  fields  abiding. 

Watching  o'er  your  flocks  by  night, 
God  with  man  is  noT7  residing, 


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Yonder  shine.s"  the  heavenly  h'g-lit : 
Come  and  worship, 
Worship  Christ,  the  new-born  King:. 

3  Sages,  leave  yonr  contemplations ; 

Brighter  visions  beam  afar : 
Seek  the  great  Desire  of  nations, 

Ye  have  seen  His  natal  star: 
Come  and  Avorship, 
Worship  ('hrist,  the  new-born  King. 

4  Saints,  before  the  altar  bending, 

Watching  long  in  hope  and  fear, 
Suddenly  the  Lord,  descending. 

In  His  temple  shall  appear : 
Come  and  worship, 
AVorship  Christ,  the  new-born  King. 

5  Sinners,  wrung  with  true  repentance, 

Doomed  for  guilt  to  endless  pains ; 
Justice  now  revokes  the  sentence, 

Mercy  calls  you,  break  your  chains : 
Come  and  worship. 
Worship  ('hrist,  the  new-born  King. 

J.  Montyomery. 


24. 


HAIIK !  the  herald  angels  sing- 
Glory  to  the  new-born  King! 
Peace  on  earth,  and  mercy  mild, 
God  and  sinners  reconciled! 


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2  Joyful,  all  ye  nations,  rise. 
Join  the  triumph  of  the  skies; 
Universal  nature  say, 

Christ  the  Lord  is  born  to-day ! 

3  Veiled  in  flesh,  the  Godhead  see. 
Hail  the  incarnate  Deity ! 

Pleased  as  Man  with  men  to  appear, 
Jesus,  our  Immanuel  here! 

4  Hail,  the  lieavenly  Prince  oi'  Peace, 
Hail,  the  Sun  of  Righteousness ! 
Light  and  life  to  all  He  brings. 
Risen  with  healing  in  His  wings. 

5  Mild  He  lays  His  glory  by, 
Born  that  man  no  more  may  die; 
Born  to  raise  the  sons  of  earth  ; 
Born  to  give  them  second  birth. 

6  Come,  Desire  of  nations,  come, 
Fix  in  us  Thy  humble  home ; 
Oh,  to  all  Thyself  impart, 
Formed  in  each  believing  heart ! 

C.  Wesley,  a. 
25.  ^•'^-    12  1in(S 

1  HARK,  a  burst  of  heavenly  music 
From  a  band  of  seraphs  bright, 

Suddenly  to  earth  descending 
In  the  calm  and  silent  night! 

And  the  shepherds  of  Judea, 
Watching  in  the  earliest  dawn, 


Hear  the  glad  and  joyful  tidings, 
"Jesus,  Prince  of  Peace,  is  born  !" 

Sweet  and  clear  those  angel  voices. 
Echoing  through  the  starry  sky. 

As  they  chant  the  heavenly  chorus, 
"Glory  be  to  God  on  high!" 

2  Slumbering  in  a  lowly  manger. 

Lies  the  mighty  Lord  of  all ; 
And  before  the  holy  Stranger 

See  the  trembling  shepherds  fall. 
He  has  come,  the  long-expected, 

Full  of  wisdom,  love,  and  grace. 
To  redeem  His  ruined  creatures, 

To  restore  our  fallen  race. 
So  let  angels  wake  the  chorus ! 

So  let  ransomed  men  reply  ! 
Chanting  the  celestial  anthem, 

"Glory  be  to  God  on  high !" 

3  And  this  joyful  Christmas  mornings 

Breaking  o'er  the  world  below, 
Tells  again  the  wondrous  story 

Shepherds  heard  so  long  ago. 
Who  shall  still  our  tuneful  voices, 

Who  the  tide  of  praise  shall  stem, 
Which  the  blessed  angels  taught  us. 

In  the  fields  of  Bethlehem  ? 
Hark !  we  hear  again  the  chorus, 

Ringing  through  the  starry  sky, 
And  we  join  the  heavenly  anthem, 

"Glory  be  to  God  on  high  !" 


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26.  8.4.4. 6.D. 

1  ALL  my  heart  this  night  rejoices, 

As  I  hear, 

Far  aud  near, 
Sweetest  angel  voices ; 
"Christ  is  born"  their  choirs  are  singing. 

Till  the  air 

Everywhere 
NoAV  with  joy  is  ringing. 

2  Come  and  banish  all  your  sadness, 

One  and  all, 

Great  and  small. 
Come  with  songs  of  gladness. 
Love  Him  who  witli  love  is  yearning ; 

Hail  the  star 

That  from  far 
Bright  with  hope  is  burning. 

3  Hither  come,  ye  heavy-hearted. 

Who  for  sin, 

Deep  within, 
Long  and  sore  have  smarted  ; 
For  the  poisoned  wounds  you're  feeling 

Help  is  near. 

One  is  here 
^Mighty  for  their  healing. 

4  Hither  come,  ye  poor  and  wretched, 

Knovv"  His  will 
Is  to  fill 
Every  hand  outstreched ; 


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Here  are  riches  Trithout  measure, 

Here  forget 

All  regret, 
Fill  3'our  hearts  with  treasure. 

5  Faithfully  Thee,  Lord,  I'll  cherish, 

Live  to  Thee, 

And  Avith  Thee 
D;v^ng,  shall  not  perish  ; 
But  shall  dwell  with  Thee  forever, 

Far  ou  high. 

In  the  joy 
That  can  alter  never. 


27, 


P.  Gerhardt. 


7.6.7.6, 

1  WHEN  Christmas  morn  is  dawning 

In  faith  I  would  repair 
Unto  the  lowly  manger; 
My  Savior  lieth  there. 

2  How  kind,  O  loving  Savior, 

To  come  from  heaven  above! 
From  sin  and  evil  save  us, 
And  keep  us  in  Thy  love. 

3  AVe  need  Thee,  blessed  Jesus, 

Our  dearest  friend  Thou  art ; 
Forbid  that  we  by  sinning 
Should  grieve  Thy  loving  heart. 

From  Henilandssdnger. 


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28. 


7.6.8. 6.D. 

1  O  LITTLE  town  of  Bethlehem, 

How  still  we  see  thee  lie ; 
Above  thy  deep  and  dreamless  sleep 

The  silent  stars  go  by ; 
Yet  in  thy  darkness  shineth 

The  everlasting  Light ; 
The  hopes  and  fears  of  all  the  years 

Are  met  in  thee  to-night. 

2  For  Christ  is  born  of  Mary, 

And  gathered  all  above, 
While  mortals  sleep,  the  angels  keep 

Their  ^watch  of  ^^ondering  love. 
O  morning  stars,  together 

Proclaim  the  holy  birth ! 
And  praises  sing  to  God  our  King, 

And  peace  to  men  on  earth. 

3  How  silently,  how  silently, 

The  wondrous  gift  is  given ! 
So  God  imparts  to  human  hearts 

The  blessings  of  His  heaven. 
No  ear  may  hear  His  coming. 

But  in  this  world  of  sin. 
Where  meek  souls  will  receive  Him  still. 

The  dear  Christ  enters  in. 

4  O  holy  Child  of  Bethlehem ! 

Descend  to  us,  we  pray; 
Cast  out  our  sin,  and  enter  in, 
Be  born  in  us  to-day. 


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We  hear  the  Christmas  angels, 

The  great  glad  tidings  tell : 
Oh,  come  to  us,  abide  with  us, 

Our  Lord  Immanuel ! 

Pliillips  Brooks. 
6.6.8.9.6. 

1  SILENT  night !     Holy  night ! 
All  is  calm,  all  is  bright. 

Round  yon  Virgin  Mother  and  C'liild  ; 
Holy  Iufa;nt,  so  tender  and  mild. 
Sleep  in  heavenly  peace. 

2  Silent  night !     Holy  night ! 
Shepherds  quake  at  the  sight : 
Glories  stream  from  heaven  afar; 
Heavenly  hosts  sing  alleluia, 

Christ,  the  Savior,  is  born  ! 

3  Silent  night !     Holy  night ! 
Son  of  God,  love's  pure  light 
Radiant  beams  from  Thy  holy  face. 
With  the  dawn  of  redeeming  grace, 

Jesus,  Lord,  at  Thy  birth. 


30. 


J.  Mohr. 


7.6.7.6.D. 


I  LOVE  to  hear  the  story. 
Which  angel  voices  tell; 

How  once  the  King  of  glory 
Came  down  on  earth  to  dwell; 


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I  am  both  weak  and  sinful, 
But  this  I  surely  know, 

The  Lord  came  down  to  save  me, 
Because  He  loved  me  so. 

2  I'm  glad  my  blessed  Savior 

Was  once  a  child  like  me, 
To  show  how  pure  and  holy 

His  little  ones  should  be ; 
And  if  T  try  to  follow 

His  footsteps  here  below, 
He  never  w^ill  forget  me. 

Because  He  loves  me  so. 

3  To  sing  His  love  and  mercy 

My  s^vv^eetest  songs  I'll  raise ; 
And  though  I  cannot  see  Him, 

I  know  He  hears  my  praise; 
For  He  has  kindly  promised 

That  even  I  may  go 
To  sing  among  His  angels, 

Because  He  loves  me  so. 


Mrs.  Miller, 


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8.7.8.7.D. 

1  NOW  we  bring  our  Christmas  treasures. 

Loving  thoughts  and  deeds  we  bring. 
Childlike  hearts  we  gladly  offer 

To  the  Child,  the  children's  King; 
To  the  child,  who,  in  the  manger, 

Lay  upon  that  Christmas  morn. 
When  the  angels  came  to  tell  us 

That  the  children's  King  was  born. 


2  And  He  lives,  throngiiout  the  ages, 

Lives  and  reigns  in  earth  and  sky; 
Angel  hosts  still  sing  the  glory 

Of  the  children's  King  on  high. 
Yet  He  cares  for  children's  praises : 

So,  with  heart  and  voice  we  sing ; 
Glory  in  the  highest,  glory 

To  the  Child,  the  children's  King! 

Maria  H.  Bulfinch. 
32.  8.7.8.1 

1  HARK !  what  sounds  are  sweetly  stealing, 

Soft  through  Bethlehem's  midnight  air? 
Louder  j-et,  and  louder  pealing. 
Angel  accents  sure  are  there. 

2  See !  a  light  from  heaven  is  streaming, 

Night  and  darkness  quit  the  plain  ; 
See!  an  angel  brightly  beaming. 
Followed  hj  a  radiant  train. 

3  "Fear  not,  shepherds !  glad  my  story. 

Tidings  of  the  greatest  joy : 
Christ  is  born,  the  Lord  of  Glory  ! 
I  proclaim  a  Savior  nigh." 

4  Thus  the  angel,  then  ascending, 

Seeks  again  the  realms  of  light ; 
Now  the  chorus  faintly  ending. 
All  is  silence,  all  is  night. 


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NEW   YEAR. 

33.  L.  M. 

1  LO !    Jesus'  Name  rich  comfort  is, 
Our  liaven  safe,  in  all  distress. 
Through  Jesus  grace  we  do  receiA^e, 
He  best  doth  all  our  cares  relieve. 

2  God's  only  Son,  O  Jesus  mild, 
Forgive  us,  sinful  and  beguiled ! 
Thou  seest  and  canst  help  our  need, 
Thou  who  art  God  and  man  indeed. 

3  In  Thee  is  all  our  righteousness, 
In  Thee  all  peace  and  happiness. 
Who  trusteth  in  Thy  Holy  Name, 

He  shaU  be  saved  from  sin  and  shame. 

4  We  praise  Thee  for  Thy  living  Word, 
Baptismal  grace,  Thy  table,  Lord. 
Grant  us  Thy  help  in  all  our  strife. 
And  after  death  eternal  life. 

B.  Fdrtsch. 
34,  CM. 

1  HOW  sweet  the  Name  of  Jesus  sounds 

In  a  believer's  ear ! 
It  soothes  his  sorrov^^s,  heals  his  wounds, 
And  drives  away  his  fear. 

2  It  makes  the  wounded  spirit  whole, 

And  calms  the  troubled  breast ; 
'Tis  manna  to  the  hungry  soul, 
And  to  the  weary  rest. 


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3  Dear  Name  I  the  Rock  on  which  T  build, 

My  Shield  and  Hiding-place; 
My  never-failing  Treasury,  ifilled 
With  boundless  stores  of  grace. 

4  By  Thjee  my  praj^ers  acceptance  gain, 

Although  with  sin  defiled : 
Satan  accuses  me  in  vain, 
And  I  am  owned  a  child. 

5  Weak  is  the  effort  of  my  heart, 

And  cold  my  warmest  thought; 
But,  when  I  see  Thee  as  Thou  art, 
I'll  praise  Thee  as  I  ought. 

6  Till  then,  I  would  Thy  love  proclaim 

With  every  fleeting  breath ; 
And  may  the  music  of  Thy  Name 
Kefresh  my  soul  in  death. 

John  Newton.  . 
35.  7.6.7.6.8.8.7.7. 

1  JESUS,  Name  all  names  above, 

Jesus,  best  and  dearest, 
Jesus,  Fount  of  perfect  love. 

Holiest,  tenderest,  nearest ; 
Jesus,  Source  of  grace  completest, 
Jesus  purest,  Jesus  sweetest, 
Jesus,  Well  of  power  divine. 
Make  me,  keep  me,  seal  me  Thine! 

2  Thou  didst  call  the  prodigal ; 

Thou  didst  pardon  Mary ; 


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Thou  whose  words  can  never  fall, 

Love  can  never  vary ; 
Thou  whose  wounds  are  ever  pleading, 
And  Thy  passion  interceding, 
From  my  misery  let  me  rise 
To  a  home  in  paradise ! 

3  Jesus,  crowned  with  thorns  for  me. 

Scourged  for  my  transgression ! 
Witnessing,  through  agony. 

That  Thy  good  confession  ; 
Jesus,  clad  in  purple  raiment, 
For  my  evils  making  payment ; 
Let  not  all  Thy  woe  and  pain. 
Let  not  Calvary,  be  in  vain ! 

4  When  I  reach  death's  bitter  sea, 

And  its  waves  roll  higher, 
Jesus,  come,  be  near  to  me, 

As  the  storm  draws  nigher : 
Jesus,  leave  me  not  to  languish, 
Helpless,  hopeless,  full  of  anguish! 
Tell  me,  —  "Verily,  I  say, 
Thou  shalt  be  with  Me  to-day !" 

Theoctistus  of  the  Studium. 


36, 


7s. 


1  JESUS,  Name  of  Tvondrous  Jlove ! 
Name  all  other  names  above ! 
Name  at  which  must  every  knee 
Bow  in  deep  humility ! 


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2  Jesns,  Name  of  pricelews  worth 
To  the  fallen  sons  of  earth! 
For  the  promise  that  it  gave: 
"Jesus  shall  His  people  save." 

3  Jesus,  Name  of  mercy  mild, 
Given  to  the  holy  Child, 
AVhen  the  cup  of  human  woe 
First  He  tasted  here  below  ! 

4  Jesus,  only  Name  that's  given 
Under  all  the  mighty  heaven. 
Whereby  man,  to  sin  enslaved. 
Bursts  his  fetters,  and  is  saved ! 

5  Jesus,  Name  of  wondrous  love! 
Human  Name  of  Him  above ! 
Pleading  only  this  we  flee. 
Helpless,  O  our  God,  to  Thee. 

William  Walsham  How.  a. 
07,  8.7.8,7.  and  Chorus. 

1  TAKE  the  Name  of  Jesus  with  you. 
Child  of  sorrow  and  of  woe ; 
It  will  joy  and  comfort  give  you. 
Take  it,  then,  where'er  you  go. 

Chorus — Precious  Name,  oh,  how  sweet, 

Hope  of  earth  and  joy  of  heaven  ! 
Precious  Name,  oh,  how  sweet, 
Hope  of  earth  and  joy  of  heaven! 


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2  Take  the  Name  of  Jesus  e^er, 
As  a  shield  from  every  snare ; 
If  temptations  round  you  gather, 
Breathe  that  holy  Name  in  prayer. 
Chorus — Precious  Name,  etc. 

3  Oh,  the  precious  Name  of  Jesus ! 

HoTv  it  thrills  our  souls  with  joy, 
When  His  loving-  arms  receive  us, 
And  His  songs  our  tongues  employ. 
Chorus — Precious  Name,  etc. 

4  At  the  Name  of  Jesus  bowing, 

Falling  prostrate  at  His  feet. 
King  of  kings  in  heaven  we'll  crown  Him, 
When  our  Journey  is  complete. 
Chorus — Precious  Name,  etc. 

Mrs.  Lydiu  Baxter. 
OO.  8.7.8.7.  Iambic,  and  Chorus. 

1  THERE  is  no  Name  so  sweet  on  earth, 

No  Name  so  sweet  in  heaven. 
The  Name  before  His  wondrous  birth 

To  Christ  the  Savior  given. 
Chorus — We  love  to  sing  around  our  King, 
And  hail  Him  blessed  Jesus ; 
For  there's  no  word  ear  ever  heard 
So  dear,  so  sTveet  as  Jesus. 

2  His  human  Name  they  did  proclaim 

When  Abram's  son  they  sealed  Him, 


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The  Name  that  8till  by  God's  good  will. 
Deliverer  revealed  Him. 


And  when  He  hung  upon  the  tree, 
They  wrote  this  Name  above  Him 

That  all  might  see  the  reason  we 
For  evermore  must  love  Him. 
Chorus— ^^e  love  to  sing,  etc. 

So  now,  upon  His  Father's  throne. 

Almighty  to  release  us 
From  sin  and  pains,  in  glory  reigns 

The  Prince  and  Savior  Jesus. 


5  To  Jesus  everj'  knee  shall  bow. 

And  every  tongue  confess  Him, 
And  we  unite  with  saints  in  light, 
To  honor  and  to  bless  Him. 

Chorus — We  love  to  sing,  etc. 

6  O  Jesus,  by  that  matchless  Name, 

Thy  grace  shall  fail  us  never ; 
To-day  as  yesterday  the  same, 
Thou  art  the  same  for  ever. 

Chorus — Then  let  us  sing,  etc. 

G.  W.  Bethune.  a. 
39.  L.M. 

1  THE  old  year  now  hath  passed  away, 
We  thank  Thee,  O  our  God,  to-day, 


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That  Thou  has  kept  us  through  the  year, 
When  danger  and  distress  were  near. 

2  We  pray  Thee,  O  Eternal  Son, 

Who  with  the  Father  reign 'st  as  One, 
To  guard  and  rule  Thy  Christendom 
Through  all  the  ages  yet  to  come. 

3  Take  not  Thy  saviug  Word  away, 

Our  souls'  true  comfort,  staff,  and  stay ; 
Abide  with  us  and  keep  us  free 
From  errors,  following  only  Thee. 

4  Oh,  help  us  to  forsake  all  sin. 
A  new  and  holier  course  begin ; 
Mark  not  what  has  been  done  amiss ; 
A  happier,  better  year  be  this. 

5  Grant  us  this  year  to  live  in  Thee, 
Or  die  if  so  Thy  will  shall  be, 

To  rise  again  when  Thou  shalt  come, 
And  enter  our  eternal  home. 

6  There  shall  we  thank  Thee,  and  adore, 
With  all  the  angels  evermore ; 

Lord  Jesus  Christ,  increase  our  faith 

To  praise  Thy  Name  through  life  and  death. 

J.  Steuerlein. 
40,  9.8.9.8.8.8. 

1  HELP  us,  O  Lord,  behold,  we  enter 
Upon  another  year  to-day ; 
In  Thee  our  hopes  and  thoughts  now  center, 


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ReneAV  our  courage  for  the  way : 
New  life,  new  strength,  new  haxjpiness 
We  ask  of  Thee,  oh,  hear  and  bless ! 

2  May  every  plan  and  undertaking 

This  year  be  all  begun  with  Thee, 
"When  I  am  sleeping  or  am  waking. 

Still  let  me  know  Thou  art  with  me; 
Abroad  do  Thou  my  footsteps  guide. 
At  home  be  ever  at  my  side.  ^ 

3  Be  this  a  time  of  grace  and  pardon ; 

Thy  rod  I  take  with  willing  mind, 
But  suffer  naught  my  heart  to  harden. 

And  let  me  now  Thy  mercy  find; 
In  Thee  alone,  my  God,  I  live, 
Thou  only  canst  my  sins  forgive. 

4  And  may  this  year  to  me  be  holy; 

Thy  grace  so  fill  my  everj^  thought. 
That  all  my  life  be  pure  and  lowly 

And  truthful  as  a  Christian's  ought ; 
So  make  me,  while  yet  dwelling  here. 
Faithful  and  blest  from  year  to  year. 

5  Jesus,  be  with  me  and  direct  me; 

Jesus,  my  plans  and  hopes  inspire; 
Jesus,  from  tempting  thoughts  protect  me 

Jesus,  be  all  my  heart's  desire ; 
Jesus,  be  in  my  thoughts  all  day, 
.  Nor  suffer  me  to  fall  away. 


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6  And  grant,  Lord,  when  the  year  is  over, 
That  it  for  me  in  peace  may  close ; 
In  all  things  care  for  me,  and  cover 
'    My  head  in  time  of  fear  and  woes ; 
So  may  I,  when  my  years  are  gone, 
Appear  with  joy  before  Thy  throne. 

J.  Rist. 
41.  L.  M. 

1  GREAT  God,  we  sing  that  mighty  Hand, 
By  which  supported  still  we  stand  : 

The  opening  year  Thy  mercy  shows ; 
'Let  mercy  crown  it,  till  it  close. 

2  By  day,  by  night,  at  home,  abroad. 
Still  we  are  guarded  by  our  God ; 
By  His  incessant  bounty  fed. 

By  His  unerring  counsel  led. 

3  AVith  grateful  hearts  the  past  we  own ; 
The  future,  all  to  us  unknown. 

We  to  Thy  guardian  care  commit. 
And,  peaceful,  leave  before  Thy  feet. 

4  In  scenes  exalted  or  deprest. 

Be  Thou  our  joy,  and  Thou  our  rest; 
Thy  goodness  all  our  hopes  shall  raise. 
Adored  through  all  our  changing  days. 

5  When  death  shall  interrupt  our  songs, 
And  seal  in  silence  mortal  tongues  ; 
Our  Helper  God,  in  whom  we  trust. 
In  better  worlds  our  souls  shall  boast. 

Philip  Doddridge. 


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42. 

1  FOR  Thy  mercy  and  Thy  grace, 

Faithful  through  another  year, 
Hear  our  song  of  thankfulness  ; 
Father  and  Redeemer,  hear. 

2  In  our  weakness  and  distress. 

Rock  of  strength,  be  Thou  our  stay : 
In  the  pathless  wilderness. 
Be  our  true  and  living  way. 

3  AVho  of  us  death's  awful  road 

In  the  coming  year  shall  tread  ? 
With  Thy  rod  and  staff,  O  God, 
Comfort  Thou  his  dying  head. 

4  Keep  us  fathful ;  keep  us  pure ; 

Keep  us  evermore  Thine  own. 
Help,  oh,  help  us  to  endure ; 
Fit  us  for  the  promised  crown. 

5  So  within  Thy  palace  gate 

We  shall  praise,  on  golden  strings. 
Thee,  the  only  Potentate, 
Lord  of  lords,  and  King  of  kings. 

Henry  Downton. 
43.  78.D. 

1  WHILE  with  ceaseless  course  the  sun 
Hasted  through  the  former  year, 
Many  souls  their  race  have  run, 
Never  more  to  meet  us  here ; 


Fixed  in  an  eternal  state, 
They  have  done  with  all  below ; 

We  a  little  longer  wait, 
But  how  little,  none  can  know. 

2  As  the  Tvinged  arroTV^  flies 

Speedily,  the  mark  to  find ; 
As  the  lightning  from  the  skies 

Darts,  and  leaves  no  trace  behind ; 
Swiftly  thus  our  fleeting  days 

Bear  us  down  life's  rapid  stream  : 
Upward,  Lord,  our  spirits  raise ; 

All  below  is  but  a  dream. 

3  Thanks  for  mercies  past  receive, 

Pardon  of  our  sins  renew ; 
Teach  us  henceforth  how  to  live 

With  eternity  in  view . 
Bless  Thy  Word  to  young  and  old, 

Fill  us  with  a  Savior's  love ; 
And  when  life's  short  tale  is  told, 

May  we  dwell  with  Thee  above. 

John  Newton. 

44.  s.  M. 

1  OUR  times  are  in  Thy  hand. 
O  God,  ^ve  wish  them  there; 
Our  life,  our  friends,  our  souls  Ave  leave 
Entirely  to  Thy  care. 

'I  Our  times  are  in  Thy  hand, 
WhatcA^er  they  may  be, 


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Pleasing  or  painful,  dark  or  bright, 
As  best  may  seem  to  Thee. 

3  Our  times  are  in  Thy  hand  ; 

Why  should  we  doubt  or  fear? 
A  Father's  hand  will  never  cause 
His  child  a  needless  tear. 

4  Our  times  are  in  Thy  hand, 

Jesus,  the  Crucified , 
The  hand  our  many  sins  have  pierced. 
Is  now  our  guard  and  guide. 

5  Our  times  are  in  Thy  hand : 

We'll  always  trust  on  Thee, 
Till  we  have  left  the  weary  land. 
And  all  Thy  glory  see. 

W.  F.  Lloyd. 


45. 


EPIPHANY. 

8.4.8.8 

1  A  STAR  is  moving  through  the  sky, 

H  alleluia! 
Before  the  wise  men,  ^^ondrously. 
Halleluia !     Halleluia ! 

2  They  know  by  this  that  heaven's  great  King, 

Halleluia! 
Good  news  to  them  on  earth  doth  bring. 
Halleluia!    Halleluia! 


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3  Thus  came  they  unto  Bethlehem, 

H  alleluia! 
Thy  lamp,  O  Lord,  is  lighting  them. 
Halleluia !    Halleluia ! 

4  Gold,  incense,  myrrh,  to  Him  they  bear, 

Halleluia ! 
And  psalms,  and  hymns,  and  songs  prepare. 
Halleluia !    Halleluia ! 

5  Thus  should  we  also,  all  our  days, 

Halleluia ! 
To  Jesus  offer  holy  praise. 

Halleluia!    Halleluia! 

6  Praise  to  the  Father,  and  the  Son. 

Halleluia! 
And  Holy  Ghost  upon  one  throne. 
Halleluia !    Halleluia ! 

7  Praise  to  the  Holy  Trinity, 

Halleluia! 
From  now  to  all  eternity. 

Halleluia !    Halleluia ! 

?L.  Jonae.    J.  O.  Wallin. 


46, 


7s.  6  lines. 

1  AS  with  gladness  men  of  old 
Did  the  guiding  star  behold ; 
As  with  joy  they  hailed  its  light, 
Leading  onward,  beaming  bright: 
So,  most  gracious  God,  may  we 
Evermore  be  led  by  Thee. 


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2  As  with  joyful  steps  they  sped 
To  that  lowly  manger-bed, 
There  to  bend  the  knee  before 

Him  whom  heaven  and  earth  adore ; 
So  may  we,  with  willing  feet 
Ever  seek  Thy  mercj^-seat. 

3  As  they  offered  gifts  most  rare 
At  that  manger  rude  and  bare ; 
So  may  we,  with  holy  joy, 
Pure,  and  free  from  sin's  alloy, 
All  our  costliest  treasures  bring, 
Christ,  to  Thee,  our  heavenly  King. 

4  Holy  Jesus,  every  day 
Keep  US  in  the  narrow  way ; 
And,  when  earthly  things  are  past. 
Bring  our  ransomed  souls  at  last 
Where  they  need  no  star  to  guide. 
Where  no  clouds  Thy  glory  hide. 

5  In  the  heavenly  country  bright 
Need  they  no  created  light : 
Thou  its  Light,  its  Joy,  its  Crown, 
Thou  its  Sun  which  goes  not  down ; 
There  forever  may  we  sing 
Hallelujahs  to  our  King. 

William  Chatterton  Dix. 


47 


No.  13, 

1  NOW  Israel's  hope  in  triumph  ends, 
With  angels'  glorious  song  ascends 


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A  star  of  heavenly  splendor. 
Oer  Bethlehem  it  shineth  bright, 
And  people,  Ts^alking  in  its  light. 
Shall  come  and  homage  render. 
Great  light,  I  Now  descendeth, 
Bright  light  I  Darkness  endeth. 
Day  beginneth, 
Light  to  all  the  tv  orld  it  bringeth, 

2  Among  ns  dwells  in  truth  and  grace 
The  hidden  God,  who  loves  our  race; 

He  brought  us  all  salvation. 
AVe  now^  behold  His  majesty, 
The  only  Son's  true  majesty. 
And  bo^^  in  adoration. 
Draw  near,  l  Every  nation. 
And  hear,     |  Now  salvation 
God  bestoweth. 
And  His  love  and  mercy  showeth. 

3  Rejoice,  my  soul,  and  bless  His  Name 
Who  to  the  lost  and  fallen  came, 

To  open  heaven's  portals. 
Rejoice  that  God  will  mercy  show, 
The  broken  covenant  renew 
With  us  poor  sinful  mortals. 
Now  be  I  Ever  given 
Glory      I  God  in  heaven ; 
Peace  unending 
Be  to  earth  from  heaven  descending. 

S.  J.  Hedborn. 


48,  11.10.11.10. 

1  BRIGHTEST   and   best   of  the  sons  of  the 

morning, 
Dawn  on  our  darkness,  and  lend  us  Thine 
aid; 
Star  of  the  East,  the  horizon  adorning, 
Guide  where  our  infant  Redeemer  is  laid. 

2  Cold  on  His  cradle  the  dewdrops  are  shining; 

Low  lies  His  head  with  the  beasts  of  the 
stall : 
Angels  adore  Him  in  slumber  reclining, 
Maker,  and  Monarch,  and  Savior  of  all! 

3  Say,  shall  we  yield  Him,  in-costly  devotion, 

Odors  of  Edom,  and  offerings  divine? 
Gems  of  the  mountain,   and  pearls  of  the 
ocean, 
Myrrh  from  the  forest,  or  gold  from  the 
mine? 

4  Vainly  we  offer  each  ample  oblation ; 

Vainly  with  gifts  would  His  favor  secure : 
Richer  by  far  is  the  heart's  adoration ; 
Dearer  to  God  are  the  prayers  of  thepoor< 

5  Brightest  and  best  of  the  sons  of  the  morn- 

ing, 
Dawn  on  our  darkness,  and  lend  us  Thine 

aid; 
Star  of  the  East,  the  horizon  adorning, 
Guide  where  our  infant  Redeemer  is  laid. 

R.  Ileber, 


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49.  C.  M.  D. 

1  O  THOU,  who  by  a  star  didst  guide 

The  wise  men  on  their  way, 
Until  it  came  and  stood  beside 

Tlie  place  where  Jesus  lay ; 
Although  by  stars  Thou  dost  not  lead 

Thy  servants  now  below, 
Thy  Holy  Spirit,  when  they  need, 

Will  show  them  how  to  go. 

2  As  yet  we  know  Thee  but  in  part ; 

But  still  we  trust  Thy  Word, 
That  blessed  are  the  pure  in  heart, 

For  they  shall  see  the  Lord. 
O  Savior,  give  us,  then.  Thy  grace. 

To  make  us  pure  in  heart ; 
That  we  may  see  Thee  face  to  face 

Hereafter,  as  Thou  art. 


J.  M.  Neale. 


50 


8.7.8,7.D. 

1  HAIL,  Thou  Source  of  every  blessing. 

Sovereign  Father  of  mankind ! 
Gentiles  now,  Thy  grace  possessing, 

In  Thy  courts  admission  find. 
Grateful  now  we  fall  before  Thee, 

In  Thy  church  obtain  a  place ; 
l^o^v  by  faith  behold  Thy  glory, 

Praise  Thy  truth,  adore  Thy  grace. 

2  Once  far  off,  but  now  invited. 

We  approach  Thy  sacred  throne ; 


In  Thy  covenant  united, 

Reconciled,  redeemed,  made  one. 
Now  revealed  to  eastern  sages. 

See  the  star  of  mercy  shine ; 
Mystery  hid  in  former  ages. 

Mystery  great  of  love  divine. 

Hail,  Thou  all-inviting  SaA^or! 

Gentiles  now  their  offerings  biing; 
In  Thy  temple  seek  Thy  favor, 

Jesus  Christ,  our  Lord  and  King. 
May  we,  bodj^,  soul,  and  spirit, 

Live  devoted  to  Thy  praise, 
Glorious  realms  of  bliss  inherit. 

Grateful  anthems  ever  raise. 


B.  Woodd. 


7.6.7.6.D. 


51, 

1  LIGHT  of  the  Gentile  nations. 

Thy  people's  joy  and  love. 
Drawn  by  Thy  Spirit  hither, 

We  gladlj^  come  to  prove 
Thy  prescDce  in  Thy  temple. 

And  wait  with  earnest  mind, 
As  Simeon  once  had  waited 

His  Savior  God  to  find. 


2  Yes,  Lord,  Thy  servants  meet  Thee, 
E'en  now,  in  every  place 
Where  Thy  true  Word  hath  promised 
That  they  should  sec  Thy  face. 


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Thon  yet  wilt  gently  grant  ns, 
Who  gather  ronnd  Thee  here, 

In  faith's  strong  arms  to  bear  Thee, 
As  once  that  aged  seer. 

3  Be  Thou  our  Joy,  our  Brightness, 

That  shines  'mid  pain  and  loss, 
Our  Sun  in  times  of  terror, 

The  glory  round  our  cross : 
A  glow  in  sinking  spirits, 

A  sunbeam  in  distress, 
Physician,  Friend  in  sickness. 

In  death  our  happiness. 

4  Let  us,  O  Lord,  be  faithful 

With  Simeon  to  the  end. 
That  so  his  dying  song  may 

From  all  our  hearts  ascend : 
"O  Lord,  let  now  Thy  servant 

Depart  in  peace  for  aye. 
Since  I  have  seen  my  Savior, 

Have  here  beheld  His  day." 

5  My  Savior,  I  behold  Thee 

Now  with  the  eye  of  faith : 
No  foe  of  Thee  can  rob  me, 

Though  bitter  words  he  saith ; 
Within  Thy  heart  abiding, 

As  Thou  dost  dwell  in  me. 
No  i)ain,  no  death  has  terrors 

To  part  my  soul  from  Thee ! 

/.  FrancJc. 


97 

L.  M. 


52. 

1  O  Christ,  our  true  and  only  Light, 
Illumine  those  Avho  sit  in  night; 
Let  those  afar  now  hear  Thy  voice, 
And  in  Thy  fold  with  us  rejoice. 

2  Fill  with  the  radiance  of  Thy  grace 
The  souls  now  lost  in  error's  maze, 
And  all,  O  Lord,  whose  secret  minds, 
Some  dark  delusion  hurts  and  blinds. 


3  And  all  who  else  have  strayed  from  Thee, 
Oh,  gently  seek !    Thj  healing  be 

To  every  wounded  conscience  given, 
And  let  them  also  share  Thy  heaven.     • 

4  Oh,  make  the  deaf  to  hear  Thy  Word, 
And  teach  the  dumb  to  speak,  dear  Lord, 
Who  dare  not  yet  the  faith  avow. 
Though  secretly  they  hold  it  now 

5  Shine  on  the  darkened  and  the  cold, 
Recall  the  wanderers  to  Thy  fold. 
Unite  those  who  now  walk  apart, 
Confirm  the  weak  and  doubting  heart. 

6  So  they  with  us  may  evermore 

Such  grace  with  wondering  thanks  adore. 
And  endless  praise  to  Thee  be  given. 
By  all  Thy  church  in  earth  and  heaven. 

John  Heermann. 


9S 


53 


7.8.7.8.7.7. 

1  RISE,  O  Salem,  rise  and  shine ; 

Lo !  the  Gentiles  hail  thy  T^aking ; 
Herald  of  a  morn  divine, 

See  the  Day-spring  o'er  us  breaking, 
Telling  God  hath  called  to  mind 
Those  who  long  in  darkness  pined. 

2  Ah,  how  blindly  did  we  stray. 

Ere  this  Sun  our  earth  had  brightened ; 
Heaven  we  sought  not,  for  no  ray 

Had  our  wildered  eyes  enlightened  : 
All  our  looks  were  earthward  bent. 
All  our  strength  on  earth  was  spent. 

3  But  the  Day-spring  from  on  high 

Hath  arisen  with  beams  unclouded, 
And  we  see  before  it  fly 

All  the  heavy  gloom  that  shrouded 
This  sad  earth,  where  sin  and  Tsroe 
Seemed  to  reign  o'er  all  below. 

4  Thine  appearing,  Lord,  shall  fill 

All  my  thoughts  in  sorrows  hour ; 
Thine  appearing.  Lord,  shall  still 

All  my  dread  of  death's  dark  power; 
Whether  joy  or  tears  be  mine, 
Through  them  still  Thy  light  shall  shine. 

5  Let  me,  w^hen  my  course  is  run, 

Calmlv  leave  a  world  of  sadness 


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For  the  place  that  needs  no  sun, 

For  Thou  art  its  light  and  gladness  ; 
For  the  mansions  fair  and  bright, 
Where  Thy  saints  are  crowned  with  light. 

John  Rist. 


LENT. 

54.  8.7.8.7.7.7.7.7. 

1  CHRIST  the  Life  of  all  the  living, 

Christ  the  Death  of  death  our  foe, 
Who  Thyself  for  us  once  giving 

To  the  darkest  depths  of  w^oe. 
Patiently  didst  yield  Thy  breath 
But  to  save  my  soul  from  death  , 
Praise  and  glorj^  ever  be. 
Blessed  Jesus,  unto  Thee. 

2  Thou,  ah  Thou,  hast  taken  on  Thee 

Bitter  strokes,  a  cruel  rod  ; 
Pain  and  scorn  were  heaped  upon  Thee, 

O  Thou  sinless  Son  of  God. 
Only  thus  for  me  to  win 
Rescue  from  the  bonds  of  sin ; 
Praise  and  glory  ev(>r  be 
Blessed  Jesus,  unto  Thee. 

3  Thou  didst  bear  the  smiting  only 

That  it  might  not  fall  on  me; 
Stoodest  falsely  charged  and  lonely. 
That  I  might  be  safe  and  free; 


100 


55, 


Comfortless  that  I  might  know 
Comfort  from  Thy  boundless  woe. 
Praise  and  glory  ever  be 
Blessed  Jesus,  unto  Thee. 

4  Then  for  all  that  ^^rought  our  pardon, 
For  Thy  sorrows  deep  and  sore, 

For  Thine  anguish  in  the  garden, 
I  will  thank  Thee  evermore ; 

Thank  Thee  Avith  my  latest  breath 

For  Thy  sad  and  cruel  death. 

For  that  last  and  bitter  cry : 

Praise  Thee  evermore  on  high. 

Ernest  Cfi,ristopher  Homburg. 
78.D. 

1  LORD,  Thy  death  and  passion  give 

Strength  and  comfort  at  my  need. 
Every  hour  while  here  I  live 

On  Thy  love  my  soul  shall  feed. 
Thou  didst  death  for  me  endure. 
And  I  fly  all  thoughts  impure; 
Thinking  on  Thy  bitter  pains. 
Hushed  in  prayer  my  heart  remains. 

2  Yes,  Thy  cross  hath  po^ver  to  heal 

All  the  wounds  of  sin  and  strife. 
Lost  in  Thee,  my  heart  doth  feel 

Sudden  Avarmth  and  nobler  life. 
In  my  saddest,  darkest  grief. 
Let  Thy  sweetness  bring  relief. 
Thou  who  earnest  but  to  save, 
Thou  who  fearest  not  the  grave! 


101 

Lord,  in  Thee  I  place  my  trust, 
Thou  art  my  Defence  and  Tower; 

Death  Thou  treadest  in  the  dust, 
O'er  my  soul  he  hath  no  power. 

That  I  may  have  part  in  Thee, 

Help  and  save  and  comfort  me; 

Give  me  of  Thy  grace  and  might, 

Resurrection,  life,  and  light ! 

Fount  of  good,  within  me  dwell, 

For  the  peace  Thy  presence  sheds 
Keeps  us  safe  in  conflict  fell. 

Charms  the  pain  from  dying  beds. 
Hide  me  safe  within  Thine  arm, 
Where  no  foe  can  hurt  or  harm  ; 
Whoso,  Lord,  in  Thee  doth  rest. 
He  hath  conquered,  he  is  blest. 

John  Heermann. 


56 


8.7.8.7. 

1  SUFFERING  Son  of  man,  be  near  me. 

In  my  sufferings  to  sustain  ; 
By  Thy  sorer  griefs  to  cheer  me, 
By  Thy  more  than  mortal  pain. 

2  Call  to  mind  that  unknown  anguish, 

In  Thy  days  of  flesh  below. 
When  Thy  troubled  soul  did  languish 
Underneath  a  world  of  woe. 

3  By  Thy  most  severe  temptation 

In  that  dark  Satanic  hour ; 


102 

By  Thy  last  mysterious  passion, 
Screen  me  from  the  adverse  power. 

4  By  Thy  fainting  in  the  garden, 

By  Thy  dreadful  death,  I  pray, 

Write  upon  my  heart  Thy  pardon ; 

Take  my  sins  and  fears  away. 

5  By  the  travail  of  Thy  spirit, 

By  Thine  outcry  on  the  tree. 
By  Thine  agonizing  merit. 
Gracious  Lord,  remember  me ! 

C.  Wesley,  a. 


57. 


1  JESUS,  Refuge  of  the  Aveary, 

Object  of  the  spirit's  love, 
Fountain  in  life's  desert  dreary, 

Savior  from  the  world  above: 
Oh,  how  oft  Thine  eyes,  offended. 

Gaze  upon  the  sinner's  fall ! 
Yet  upon  the  cross  extended. 

Thou  didst  bear  the  pain  of  all. 

Do  we  pass  the  cross  unheeding. 

Breathing  no  repentant  vow. 
Though  we  see  Thee  ^vounded,  bleeding, 

See  Thy  thorn-encircled  brow  ? 
Yet  Thy  sinless  death  has  brought  us 

Life  eternal,  peace,  and  rest ; 
Only  what  Thy  grace  has  taught  us 

Calms  the  sinner's  stormy  breast. 


103 

Jesus,  may  our  hearts  be  burning, 

AVith  more  fervent  love  for  Thee ; 
May  our  eyes  be  ever  turning 

To  Thy  cross  of  agony ; 
Till  in  glory,  parted  never 

From  the  blessed  Savior's  side, 
Graven  in  our  hearts  for  ever, 

Dwell  the  cross,  the  Crucified. 

Jerome  Savonarola. 


58, 


73  .D. 

1  SAVIOR,  when  in  dust  to  Thee 
Low  we  bend  the  adoring  knee ; 
When  repentant,  to  the  skies 
Scarce  we  lift  our  weeping  eyes ; 
Oh,  by  all  Thy  pains  and  woe 
Suffered  once  for  man  below. 
Bending  from  Th3^  throne  on  high. 
Hear  our  solemn  Litany ! 

2  By  Thy  helpless  infant  years. 
By  Thy  life  of  want  and  tears, 
By  Thy  daj^s  of  sore  distress 
In  the  savage  wilderness ; 

•By  the  dread  mysterious  hour 
Of  the  insulting  temijter's  poAver ; 
Turn,  oh,  turn  a  favoring  eye, 
.  Hear  our  solemn  Litany  ! 

3  By  Thine  hour  of  dire  despair. 
By  Thine  agony  of  prayer; 


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By  the  cross,  the  nail,  the  thorn, 
Piercing  spear,  and  torturing  scorn ; 
By  the  gloom  that  veiled  the  skies 
O'er  the  dreadful  sacrifice ; 
Listen  to  our  humble  cry, 
Hear  our  solemn  Litany ! 

By  Thy  deep  expiring  groan ; 
By  the  sad  sepulchral  stone , 
By  the  vault  whose  dark  abode 
Held  in  vain  the  rising  God ; 
Oh,  from  earth  to  heaven  restored. 
Mighty,  reascended  Lord, 
Listen,  listen  to  the  cry 
Of  our  solemn  Litany ! 

Sir  Robert  Grant, 


59 


CM. 

1  THERE  is  a  fountain  filled  with  blood. 

Drawn  from  Immanuel's  veins ; 
And  sinners,  plunged  beneath  that  flood, 
Lose  all  their  guilty  stains. 

2  The  dying  thief  rejoiced  to  see 

That  fountain  in  his  day ; 
And  there  may  I,  as  vile  as  he, 
Wash  all  my  sins  away. 

3  Dear  dying  Lamb,  Thy  precious  blood 

Shall  never  lose  its  power, 
Till  all  the  ransomed  church  of  God 
Be  saved,  to  sin  no  more. 


105 

4  E'er  since,  by  faith,  I  saw  the  sti-eam 

.Thy  flowing  wounds  supply. 
Redeeming  love  has  been  my  theme, 
And  shall  be  till  I  die. 

5  Then  in  a  nobler,  sweeter  song-, 

I'll  sing  Thy  power  to  save. 
When  this  poor  hsping,  stammering  tongue 
Lies  silent  in  the  grave. 

G  Lord,  I  believe  Thou  hast  prepared. 
Unworthy  though  I  be, 
Fxjr  me  a  blood-bonght  free  reAvard, 
A  golden  harp  for  me. 

7  'Tis  strung  and  tuned  for  endless  years, 
And  formed  by  power  divine 
To  sound  in  God  the  Father's  ears 
No  other  name  but  Thine. 

William  Coivper,  a. 
60.  L.  M. 

1  ALL  praise  to  Thee,  our  Savior  good, 
Who  shedst  for  us  Thy  precious  blood. 
From  Satan's  might  and  wicked  wiles 
Thou  hast  us  saved,  O  Jesus  Christ. 

2  We  pray,  true  God  and  man,  to  Thee, 
Us  from  the  bonds  of  sin  set  free, 
And  comfort  us,  increase  our  faith. 
And  save  us  from  eternal  death. 


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3  Keep  us  from  sin,  from  grief,  and  shame. 
And  help  lis  by  Thy  mighty  Name 

To  bear  our  cross  without  complaint, 
And  strengthen  us  when  weak  and  faint. 

4  O  Jesus  Christ,  our  Brother  dear. 
Thou  ever  wilt  be  with  us  here. 
Remain  with  us,  in  peace,  in  strife. 
And  grant  iis  everlasting  life. 


61. 


.6.8.6. 


I  GAVE  My  life  for  thee, 
My  precious  blood  I  shed, 

That  thou  might'st  ransomed  be. 
And  quickened  from  the  dead ; 

I  gave,  I  gave  My  life  for  thee, 

What  hast  thou  given  for  Me  ? 

My  Father's  house  of  light, 

My  glory-circled  throne 
I  left,  for  earthly  night. 

For  wandrings  sad  and  lone ; 
I  left,  I  left  it  all  for  thee. 
Hast  thou  left  aught  for  Me? 

I  suffered  much  for  thee. 
More  than  thj^  tongue  can  tell, 

Of  bitterest  agony. 
To  rescue  thee  fi'om  hell ; 

I've  borne,  I've  borne  it  all  for  thee, 

AVhat  hast  thou  borne  for  Me? 


107 

4  And  I  have  brought  to  thee, 
Down  from  My  home  above, 
Salvation  full  and  free. 

My  pardon  and  My  love; 
I  bring,  I  bring  rich  gifts  to  thee, 
What  hast  thou  brought  to  Me? 

Frances  R.  Havergal. 
62.  L.M. 

1  Ride  on,  ride  on  in  majestj^ ! 
In  lowly  pomp  ride  on  to  die ! 

O  Christ,  Thy  triumphs  now  begin 
O'er  captive  death  and  conquered  sin. 

2  Ride  on,  ride  on  in  majesty ! 
The  angel  armies  of  the  sky 

Look  down  with  sad  and  wondering  ej-^es, 
To  see  the  approaching  Sacrifice. 

3  Ride  on,  ride  on  in  majesty ! 

Thy  last  and  fiercest  strife  is  nigh : 
The  Fatlier  on  His  sapphire  throne 
Expects  His  own  anointed  Son. 

4  Ride  on,  ride  on  in  majesty! 
In  lowlj^  iDomp  ride  on  to  die! 

Bow  Thy  meek  head  to  mortal  pain, 
Then  take,  O  God,  Thy  power,  and  reign. 

Henry  Hart  Milman.  a. 
03«  10s.  6  lines. 

1  PASSION- WEEK  memories  sacred  and 
blest, 
Speak  to  my  soul  now  of  stillness  and  rest; 


108 

Slowly  we  go  to  Gethsemane's  dale; 
Show  me  the  sufferer  treiiibling  and  pale, 
Treading  forsaken  a  path  full  of  thorns, 
Loving  the  world,  which  in  tnrn  only  scorns. 

2  Now  I  perceive  Him  in  shadows  of  night. 
Putting  the  powers  of  darkness  to  flight. 
Crushed  'neath  the  load   of  the  sin  of  the 

world, 

Death  and  damnation  around  Hiui  are 
hurled. 

Thorn-crowned  and  scourged  still  the  sacri- 
ficed Lamb, 

Lifting  his  brow,  saj'^s:  "A  King  yet  I  am." 

3  Show  me  the  cross  where  He  patiently  died; 
There  in  its  shadow  myself  w^ill  I  hide, 
Tliere  will  I  bide  His  victorious  word. 
Hear  Him  exclaim,  "It  is  finished",  my  Lord 
There  will  I  praise  for  His  mercy  and  grace; 
Suffering  and  d^^ing  He  stood  in  my  place. 

L,  Holmes. 


64. 


7s.  6  lines. 

1  GO  to  dark  Gethsemane, 

Ye  that  feel  the  tempter's  power : 
Your  Redeemer's  conflict  see ; 

Watch  with  Him  one  bitter  hour; 
Turn  not  from  His  griefs  away ; 
Learn  of  Jesus  Christ  to  pray. 


]0U 

2  Follow  to  the  jiiflgment-liall, 

View  the  Lord  of  life  arraigned  : 
Oh,  the  wormwood  and  the  gall ! 

Oh,  the  pangs  His  soul  sustained  ! 
Shun  not  suffering,  shame,  or  loss  ; 

Learn  of  Him  to  bear  the  cross. 

3  Calvary's  mournful  mountain  climb  : 

There,  adoring  at  His  feet. 
Mark  that  miracle  of  time, 

God's  own  Sacrifice  complete: 
"It  is  finished,"  hear  Him  cry : 
Learn  of  Jesus  Christ  to  die. 

4  Early  hasten  to  the  tomb, 

Where  they  laid  His  breathless  cla3^ ; 
All  is  solitude  and  gloom  ; 

Who  hath  taken  Him  away  ? 
Christ  is  risen !     He  meets  our  eyes : 
Savior,  teach  us  so  to  rise. 

James  Montgomery. 


65. 


]   'TIS  midnight,  and  on  Olive's  brow 
The  star  is  dimmed  that  lately  shone 
*Tis  midnigM,  in  the  garden  now 
The  suffering  Savior  prays  alone. 


'Tis  midnight,  and  from  all  removed, 
Immanuel  wrestles  lone,  with  fears; 

E'en  the  disciple  that  He  loved 
Heeds  not  his  Master's  grief  and  tears. 


no 

3  'Tis  midni^-ht,  and  fen*  others'  guilt 

The  Man  of  Sorrows  weeps  in  blood  ; 
Yet  He  that  hath  in  anguish  knelt 
Is  not  forsaken  by  His  God. 

4  'Tis  midnight,  and  from  ether-plains 

Is  borne  the  song  that  angels  know: 
Unheard  by  mortals  are  the  strains 
That  sweetly  soothe  the  Savior's  woe. 

W.  B.  Tappan. 
OO.  8.7.8.7.7.7.8.8. 

1  OVER  Kidron  Jesus  treadeth 

To  His  passion  for  us  all ; 
Every  human  eye  be  weeping, 

Tears  of  bitter  grief  let  fall ! 
Round  His  spirit  flock  the  foes, 
Place  their  shafts  and  bend  their  bows. 
Aiming  at  the  Savior  solely, 
While  the  world  forsakes  Him  wholly. 

2  David  once,  with  heart  afflicted, 

Crossed  o'er  Kidron 's  narrow  strand, 
Clouds  of  gloom  and  grief  about  him 

When  an  exile  from  his  land. 
But,  O  Jesus,  blacker  now 
Bends  the  cloud  above  Thy  brow. 
Hasting  to  death's  dreary  portals 
For  the  shame  and  sin  of  mortals. 

3  See  Him  anguish-stricken  falling. 

Prostrate,  and  with  struggling  breath, 
Three  times  on  His  Father  calling, 
Praying  that  the  bitter  death 


Ill 

And  the  cup  of  doom  may  go ; 
Still  He  cries,  in  all  His  woe: 
"Not  My  will,  but  Thine,  O  Father", 
And  the  angels  round  Him  gather. 

4  See  how,  in  that  hour  of  darkness. 

Battling  with  the  evil  power, 
Agonies  untold  assail  Him, 

On  His  soul  the  arrows  shower; 
And  the  garden  flowers  are  wet 
With  the  drops  of  bloodj^  sweat, 
From  His  anguished  frame  distilling — 
Our  redemption  tlius  fulfilling ! 

5  But,  O  flowers,  so  sadly  watered 

By  this  i)nre  and  precious  dew, 
Faith  alone  can  know  its  power 

And  your  beauty  rightly  view. 
Eden's  Garden  did  not  bear 
Aught  that  can  with  you  compare. 
For  the  blood  thus  freely  given 
Makes  my  soul  the  heir  of  heaven. 

G  When  as  flowers  themselves  I  wither. 
When  I  droop  and  fade  like  grass, 
When  the  life-streams  through  my  pulses 

Dull  and  ever  duller  pass, 
When  at  last  they  cease  to  roll, 
Then,  to  cheer  mj-  sinking  soul, 
Grace  of  Jesus,  be  Thou  given — 
Source  of  Triumifli !    Pledge  of  heaven ! 

T.  KiiKjo. 


112 

67.  n.9.11.9.11.11.9. 

1  GOOD  Friday,  Good  Friday,  thou  beautiful 

day, 
Witli  peace  the  ^reat  battle  is  ended ; 
And  heaven  rejoices  in  holy  array  ; 

Through  Jesus  the  world  is  befriended ! 
Though  earth  may  be  dark,  yet  will  heaven 

be  light, 
And  Jesus  returns  to  His  glory  and  might ; 
The  conflict  on  earth  He  has  finished. 

2  Good  Friday,  Good  Friday,  thou  glorious 

day. 

The  heavenly  hosts  have  united 
Thy  glory  to  sing,  and  triumphantly  say 

Bj  Jesus  all  wrongs  have  been  righted ! 
He  suffered  a  shameful  and  sorrowful  death; 
His  pity  compelling,  He  gave  up  His  breath, 

And  died  in  the  place  of  the  sinner. 

3  O  sinners,  now  come  to  keeiJ  holy  the  day, 

When  Jesus  for  sinners  was  offered. 
And  now  may  we  faithfully  love  and  obey 

Our  Lord,  who  so  patiently  suffered! 
He  offered  His  life  to  repay  what  we  owed, 
And   God,   therefore,   mercy  again  has  be- 
stowed ; 

Forever  He  now  will  be  gracious. 

4  Ne'er  suffer  a  day,  O  my  heart,  to  pass  by 

On  which  thou  for  Jesus  not  yearnest ; 


113 

Thy  ijromise  renew  tliat  in  prayer  tlicHiAvill 
try 
More  faithful  to  be  and  more  earnest. 
Dear  Savior,   may  Thou  cleanse  my  soul 

every  day, 
And  take  Thou  my  heart;  for  this  only  I 
pray. 
Let  me  at  Thy  cross  ever  tarry. 

From  HemJandss&nger. 
68,  8.7.8  7. 

1  IN  the  cross  of  Christ  I  glory, 

.Towering  o'er  the  wrecks  of  time; 
All  the  light  of  sacred  story 
Gathers  round  its  head  sublime. 

2  When  the  woes  of  life  o'ertake  me, 

Hopes  deceive,  and  fears  annoy, 
Never  shall  the  cross  forsake  me ; 
Lo  !  it  glows  with  peace  and  joy. 

3  When  the  sun  of  bliss  is  beaming 

Light  and  love  upon  my  way, 
From  the  cross  the  radiance  streaming 
Adds  new  lustre  to  the  day. 

4  Bane  and  blessing,  pain  and  pleasure. 

By  the  cross  are  sanctified  ; 
l*eace  is  there  that  knows  no  measure, 
Joys  that  through  all  time  abide 

Sir  John  Boivring. 


114 

69.  8.7.8.7. 

1  SWEET  the  moments,  rich  in  blessing, 

Which  before  the  cross  I  spend, 
Life,  and  health,  and  peace  possessing. 
From  the  vsinner's  dying  Friend. 

2  Here  I'll  sit,  forever  viewnng 

Mercy's  streams,  in  streams  of  blood: 
Precious  drops,  my  soul  bedewing, 
Plead  and  claim  my  peace  with  God. 

3  Truly  blessed  is  the  station, 

Eow  before  His  cross  to  lie; 

While  I  see  divine  compassion 

Beaming  in  His  languid  eye. 

4  Lord,  in  ceaseless  contemplation 

Fix  my  thankful  heart  on  Thee, 
Till  I  taste  Thy  full  salvation 
And  Thine  unveiled  glory  see 

Walter  Shirley, 

70.  L.M. 

1  WHEN  I  survey  th3  wondrous  cross 

On  which  the  Prince  of  glory  died. 
My  richest  gain  I  count  but  loss. 
And  pour  contempt  on  all  my  pride. 

2  Forbid  it,  Lord,  that  I  should  boast. 

Save  in  the  death  of  Christ,  my  God ; 
All  the  vain  things  that  charm  me  most, 
I  sacrifice  them  to  His  blood. 


115 

3  See,  from  His  head,  His  bands.  His  feet, 

Sorrow  and  love  flow  mingled  down  ! 
Did  e'er  such  love  and  sorrow  meet, 
Or  thorns  compose  so  rich  a  crown? 

4  Were  the  whole  realm  of  nature  mine. 

That  were  a  tribute  far  too  small ; 
Love  so  amazing,  so  divine. 
Demands  my  soul,  m^-  life,  my  all. 

Isaac  Watts,  a. 
71,  .  L.  M. 

1  'TIS  finished  !  so  the  Savior  cried, 
And  meekly-  bowed  His  head  and  died  : 
'Tis  finished  !  yes,  the  race  is  run, 
The  battle  fought,  the  victory  Avon. 

2  'Tis  finished  !  all  that  heaven  foretold 
By  prophets  in  the  dnxH  of  old.; 

And  truths  are  opened  to  our  view 
That  kings  and  prophets  never  knew. 

3  'Tis  finished!  Son  of  God,  Thy  power 
Hath  triumphed  in  this  awful  hour ; 
And  yet  our  eyes  with  sorrow  see 
That  life  to  us  was  death  to  Thee. 

4  'Tis  finished  !  let  the  joyful  sound 

Be  heard  through  all  the  nations  round  : 
'Tis  finished  I  let  the  triumph  rise, 
And  swell  the  chorus  of  the  skies. 

Samuel  Stcnnctt. 


116 

72.  8.7  8.7  4.4.7. 

1  THY  cross,  O  Jesus,  Thou  didst  bear, 

Thy  path  to  death  extended, 
To  save  the  world,  which  everywhere 
With  hate  and  scorn  offended. 

Oh,  love  how  deep 

To  bleed  and  weep 
For  Thine  own  persecutors ! 

2  Thy  cross,  Redeemer,  Thou  didst  bear, 

Our  sins  away  Thou'st  taken  ; 
Thine  own  Thou  wilt  us  still  declare. 
Though  we  have  Thee  forsaken. 

And  gone  astray ; 

Yea,  day  by  day 
Thy  love  is  present  with  us. 

3  Thy  cross,  O  Savior,  Thou  didst  bear, 

Thy  boundless  hiight  and  glory, 
Forever  praised  by  angels  fair, 
And  told  in  sacred  stor^^, 

Thou  laidst  aside. 

Naught  shall  abide, 
Save  by  the  love  that  bleedeth. 

4  Thy  cross  to  victory  Thou  didst  bear. 

Oh,  grant  that  I,  dear  Savior, 

May  glory  in  the  cross  and  share 

Thy  heavenly  joy  and  favor ! 

Then  shall  my  soul 

Have  reached  its  goal 
Safe  in  Thy  loving  bosom.  e.  g.  Geiier. 


117 

73.  7.6.7.6 

1  O  SACKED  Head,  now  wounded, 

With  grief  and  shame  weiglied  down, 
Now  scornfullj^  Hurroiinded 

With  thorns.  Thine  only  crown  ! 
Once  reigning  in  the  highest 

In  hght  and  majesty, 
Dishonored  now  Thou  diest, 

Yet  here  I  worship  Thee. 

2  How  art  Thon  pale  with  anguish. 

With  sore  abuse  and  scorn! 
How  does  that  visage  languish, 

Which  once  was  bright  as  morn ! 
What  Thou,  my  Lord,  hast  suffered. 

Was  all  for  sinners'  gain ; 
INIine,  mine  was  the  transgression. 

But  Thine  the  deadly  pain. 

3  Lo,  here  I  fall,  my  Savior, 

'T  is  I  deserve  Thy  place : 
Look  on  me  with  Thy  favor, 

Vouchsafe  to  me  Th3^  grace. 
Receive  me,  my  Redeemer ; 

My  Shepherd,  make  me  Thine, 
Of  every  good  the  Fountain, 

Thy  art  the  Spring  of  mine ! 

4  AVhat  language  shall  I  borrow 

To  thank  Tlie3,  dearest  Friend, 
For  this  Thy  dying  sorrow, 
Thy  pity  without  end  ! 


118 

Oh,  make  me  Thine  for  ever, 

And  should  I  fainting  be, 
Lord,  let  me  never,  never. 

Outlive  my  love  to  Thee, 

5  Forbid  that  I  should  leave  Thee; 

O  Jesus,  leave  not  me ; 
In  faith  may  I  receive  Thee, 

When  death  shall  set  me  free. 
When  strength  and  comfort  languish, 

And  I  must  hence  depart. 
Release  me  then  from  anguish 

By  Thine  own  wounded  heart. 

Bernard  of  Clairvaux.  Paul  Gerliardt. 
i4-.  7s.  Iambic.  7  lines. 

O  LAMB  of  God,  most  holy, 

On  Calvary  an  offering ; 
Despised,  meek  and  lowly. 

Thou  in  Thy  death  and  suffering 
Our  sins  didst  bear,  our  anguish  ; 
The  might  of  death  didst  vanquish  ; 

Give  us  Thy  peace,  o  Jesus  ! 

N.  Lecius. 
75,  8.7.  Iambic.  10  line?. 

1  A  LAMB  goes  uncomplaining  forth, 
The  guilt  of  all  men  bearing ; 
'T  is  laden  wnth  the  sin  of  earth ; 
None  else  the  burden  sharing 


119 

It  goes  its  way,  grows  weak  and  faint, 
To  slaughter  led  without  complaint, 

Its  spotless  life  to  offer; 
Bears  shame,  and  stripes,  and  wounds,  and 

death. 
Anguish  and  mockery,  and  saith, 

"Willing  all  this  I  suffer." 

2  This  spotless  Lamb,  our  soul's  great  Friend, 

And  everlasting  Savior, 
God  chooseth  sin's  dread  reign  to  end 

And  bring  us  to  His  favor. 
'"Go  forth,  my  Son !  redeem  to  Thee 
The  children  who're  exposed  by  me 

To  punishment  and  anger. 
The  punishment  is  great,  and  dread 
The  wrath, but  Thou  Thy  blood  shalt  shed. 

And  free  them  from  this  danger." 

3  Dilate,  shrine  of  my  heart,  and  swell. 

To  thee  shall  now  be  given 
A  treasure  that  doth  far  excel 

The  worth  of  earth  and  heaven. 
Away  with  silver  and  with  gold. 
With  treasures  of  an  earthly  mold ! 

I've  found  a  better  jewel. 
My  priceless  treasure,  Lord  my  God, 
Is  Thy  most  holy,  precious  blood, 

Which  flowed  from  wounds  so  cruel. 

4  And  when  Thy  glory  I  shall  see 

And  taste  Thy  kingdom's  pleasure, 


120 

Thy  blood  shall  then  my  purple  be, 

I'll  clothe  me  in  this  treasure; 
It  then  shall  be  my  glorious  crown ; 
Thus  I'll  appear  before  the  throne 

Of  God,  and  need  not  hide  me ; 
And  shall,  by  Him  to  Thee  bethrothed. 
By  Thee  in  bridal  garments  clothed, 

Stand  as  a  bride  beside  Thee. 

p.  Gerhardt. 


76. 


6.6.7. 

1  WHAT  comfort  sweet  to  pause 
Close  by  the  holy  cross, 

And  with  the  Savior's  mother 
In  silence  look  upon 

Our  dear  and  dying  brother; 
For  there  all  fears  are  gone, 
The  peace  of  God  abounds, 
In  His  ijeace-giving  wounds. 

2  What  comfort  sweet  to  own 
In  His  dear  blood  alone 

All  sin  and  guilt  forgiven. 
It  cheers  the  weary  heart, 

When  love  divine  from  heaven 
Does  life  and  strength  impart ; 
The  soul  enjoys  the  peace 
That  nevermore  shall  cease. 

3  What  comfort  to  believe 
In  spite  of  woe  and  grief. 

Though  worthy  of  perdition. 


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Yet  to  this  sinful  heart 
Thou  glvest  full  remission. 

0  Lord,  Thy  gi-ace  impart ; 

1  plead,  Thy  precious  blood. 
Thou  spotless  Lamb  of  God. 

4  What  comfort  sweet  to  tell 
My  wants,  I  know  it  well — 

And  pray  for  more  endurance 
When  longing  to  believe. 

But  lacking  full  assurance. 
No  rest  I  can  receive, 
Until  I  come  to  Thee, 
O  Lamb  of  Calvary  ! 

5  Let  all  here  have  access. 
Who  yearn  for  happiness. 

Grace  to  the  poor  aboundeth. 
And  peace  to  troubled  hearts  ; 

For  mercy's  name  here  soundeth. 
And  comfort  sweet  imparts 
To  him  ^'ho  comfortless 
For  help  and  mercy  prays. 

L.  Linderot. 

77. 

1  MY  crucified  Savior,  despised  and  contemned 
Tliou  innocent  Victim  for  sinners  condemned, 
Thy  garments  are  blood-stained.  Thy  spirit 

doth  groan. 
In  agony  prostrate,  Thou  sufferest  alone. 


122 

2  Thou  weepest  and  moanest  in  conflict  and 

prayer, 
And  writhest  in  agony,  pain,  and  despair ; 
In  thirty  year's  anguish  ourpath  Thou  hast 

trod, 
And  diest  at  last  to  redeem  us  to  God. 

3  For  me  Thou  hast  labored   salvation  to 

win, 
For  me  tasted  death  to  atone  for  my  sin ; 
Neglected,  forsaken,  but  mindful  of  me, 
Thou  prayest  for  those  A\^ho  have  crucified 

Thee. 

4  Thou  consecrate  Victim,  my  Passover  slain. 
The  gall  and  the  wormwood  for  me  Thou 

dost  drain. 
That  I  might  be  blessed  Thou  sufferest  all 

woe. 
And  diest  at  last  on  me  life  to  bestow. 

5  Our  Savior  thus  finished  God's  plan  with 

our  race. 
And  laid  the  foundation  for  pardon   and 

grace, 
And  then  rose  triumphant,  the  conquering 

Lord, 
Appeased  the  Creator  and  mankind  restored . 

6  Restored  to  the  bliss  that  was  lost  in  the 

fall. 
Yea,  greater,  for  Jesus  i^repared  for  us  all 


123 

Eternal  salvation  and  mansions  above; 
Come,  poor  burdened  sinners,  rejoice  in  His 
love, 

7  What  is,  then,  to  be  reconciled  unto  God? 

It  is  that  He  silenced  the  curseby  His  blood; 

And  what  the  relation  to  which  we're  re- 
stored ? 

The  rig'ht  to  be  counted  the  friends  of  the 
Lord. 

S  So  come,  trembling  sinner,  come  just  as  thou 

art. 
Thy  cares  and  thy  sorrows  to  Jesus  impart; 
In  Him  seek  salvation  from  death  and  the 

grave, 
For  Jesus  is  willing  and  mightj^  to  save. 

A.  C.  Rutstrom, 
78.  8.7.8.7.D. 

1  STRICKEN,  smitten,  and  afflicted. 

See  Him  djing  on  the  tree ! 
'T  is  the  Christ  hy  man  rejected  ; 

Yes,  my  soul,  't  is  He,  't  is  He! 
Many  hands  were  raised  to  wound  Him,  ' 

None  would  interpose  to  save; 
But  the  deepest  stroke  that  pierced  Him 

Was  the  stroke  that  Justice  gave. 

2  Ye  who  think  of  sin  l)ut  lightly, 

Nor  suppose  the  evil  great. 
Here  may  view  its  nature  rightly, 
Here  its  guilt  may  estiniate. 


124 

Mark  the  Sacrifice  appointed ! 

See  who  bears  the  awful  load , 
'T  is  the  Word,  the  Lord's  Anointed, 

Son  of  man,  and  Son  of  God. 

3  Here  ^^e  have  a  firm  foundation ; 

Here  the  refuge  of  the  lost ; 
Christ's  the  Rock  c»f  onr  salvation : 

His  the  Name  of  which  we  boast: 
Lamb  of  God  for  sinners  Trounded ! 

Sacrifice  to  cancel  gnilt ! 
None  shall  ever  be  confounded 

Who  on  Him  their  hope  have  bnilt. 

Thomas  Kelly,  a. 
79.  CM. 

1  ALAS !  and  did  my  Savior  bleed  ? 

And  did  my  Sovereign  die? 
Would  He  devote  that  sacred  head 
For  such  a  w^orm  as  I  ? 

2  Was  it  for  crimes  that  I  had  done, 

He  groaned  upon  the  tree? 
Amazing  pity !  grace  unknown  ! 
And  love  be^^ond  degree! 

3  Well  might  the  sun  in  darkness  hide. 

And  shut  his  glories  in. 
When  Clirist  the  mighty  Maker  died 
For  man,  the  creature's  sin. 

4  Thus  might  I  hide  my  blushing  face. 

While  His  dear  cross  appears ; 


125 
Dissolve  my  heart  in  thankfulness, 
And  melt  my  eyes  in  tears. 

5  But  drops  of  grief  can  ne'er  repay 
The  debt  of  love  I  owe ; 
Here  Lord,  I  give  myself  awaj^ 
'T  is  all  that  I  can  do. 

Isaac  Watts,  a. 


EASTER. 

80.  L.  M. 

1  BLEST  Easter  day,  what  joy  is  thine! 
We  praise,  dear  Lord,  Thy  Name  divine, 
For  Thou  has  triumphed  o"er  the  tomb  ; 
No  more  we  need  to  dread  its  gloom. 

2  That  tree,  on  which  Thou  offer'dst  up 
Thy  life,  now  bears  the  fruit  of  hope: 
Thy  precious  blood  for  us  is  shed, 
NoAV  we  m.ixy  feed  on  heavenlj^  bread. 

3  We  thank  Thee,  Jesus,  that  Thy  hand 
Has  freed  us  from  sin's  galling  band ; 
No  more  its  thralldom  we  need  fear; 
The  year  of  liberty  is  here. 

4  O  Jesus  Christ,  God's  Son  elect, 
Our  Paschal  Lamb  without  defect, 
To  us  Thou  givest  strength  indeed, 
In  all  our  conflicts,  all  our  need. 


12G 

5  Through  Thee  we  alwa^^s  shall  prevail, 
HoAvever  hell  may  us  assail, 

Thou  setst  us  free.  Thy  Name  to  praise. 
And  leadst  us  into  heavenly  ^vays. 

6  Oh,  grant,  that  as  Thou  didst  arise, 

I  too,  with  joy,  may  heavenward  rise, 
First  from  my  sin,  to  love  Thy  Avay, 
Then  from  the  grave,  at  the  last  day. 

7  All  praise  to  Thee  who  from  death's  might, 
From  carnal  lust  and  sin's  dark  plight 
Eedeemest  me,  and  show^'st  how  I 

Msij  reach  eternal  life  on  high. 

O.  Petri. 


81 


78.D. 

1  CHRIST  is  risen  from  the  dead  ! 

Darkness  uoaa^  no  more  shall  reign  ; 
Thorns  no  more  shall  croAvn  the  head 

That  was  bowed  with  grief  and  pain : 
Christ  the  Lord,  the  mighty  King, 

From  our  sin  hath  made  us  free. 
Where,  O  death,  is  now  thy  sting? 

Where,  O  grave,  thy  victory  ? 

2  Scoffers  now"  no  more  shall  say : 

If  thou  be  the  Christ,  come  down 
From  the  cross,  and  prove  to-day 

That  to  Thee  belongs  the  crown ! 
For  our  risen  Lord  and  King 

From  our  sin  hath  made  us  free. 


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Where,  O  deatli,  is  now  thy  stmg? 


Where,  O  grave,  thy  victory? 

Faith  now  knows  He  is  the  Lord, 

Gives  assent  to  His  decree, 
Trusts  the  promise  in  His  Word, 

And  is  crowned  with  victory, 
Shouting  praises  to  the  King, 

Who  from  sin  hath  made  us  free. . 
Where,  O  death,  is  now  thy  sting? 

Where,  O  grave,  thy  victory  ? 

H.  A.  Becker. 


82. 


78. 


1  CHRIST  the  Lord  is  risen  to-day, 
Sons  of  men  and  angels  say. 
Raise  your  joys  and  triumphs  high 
Sing,  ye  heavens,  and  earth  reply. 

2  Love's  redeeming  work  is  done, 
Fought  the  fight,  the  battle  won  ; 
Lo  !  the  sun's  eclipse  is  o'er ; 

Lo  !  he  sets  in  blood  no  more. 

3  Vain  the  stone,  the  watch,  the  seal 
Christ  hath  burst  the  gates  of  hell ! 
Death  in  vain  forbids  His  rise; 
Christ  hath  opened  paradise. 

4  Lives  again  our  glorious  King; 
W^here,  O  death,  is  now  thy  sting? 
Dying  once.  He  all  doth  save; 
AYhere  thy  victor^^  O  grave? 


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5  Soar  Ave  now  where  Christ  has  led, 
Following  our  exalted  Head ; 
Made  like  Him,  like  Him  we  rise; 
Ours  the  cross,  the  grave,  the  skies ! 

6  Hail,  the  Lord  of  earth  and  heaven  ! 
Praise  to  Thee  by  both  be  given : 
Thee  we  greet  triumphant  now  ; 
Hail,  the  Resurrection  Thou ! 


i 


83, 


C.  Wesley. 
5.5.6.5.6.5.6.5.11.11.10. 


1  HE  hveth  forever ! 

There's  light  o'er  the  grave : 
Fulfilled  hath  the  Savior 
The  promise  He  gave. 
With  jo3^  and  salvation. 

The  Victor  on  earth, 
'Mid  heaven's  adoration, 
In  glory  comes  forth. 
The  seal  hath  been  broken,   the  stone  rolled 

away. 
The  watchers  have  all  fled  in  awe  and  dismay: 
Hell  itself  is  trembling.    Hallelujah ! 

2  The  victory  was  glorious, 

Now  darkness  must  flee; 
The  light  was  victorious, 

And  ever  shall  be. 
Now  death  is  o'erpowered. 

And  faith  doth  revive ; 
And  hope  on  us  showered, 

And  hearts  made  alive. 


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Ye  sorrowing  Avomen,  whom  seek  ye  now  here? 
The  Savior  noAV  liveth !  Allay  then  your  fear : 
Christ  Jesus  is  risen.     Hallelujah ! 

3  Thus  earth  was  with  heaven 

Through  Christ  reconciled ; 
And  j 03^  shall  be  given 

The  penitent  child. 
Ye  friends  who  once  bended 

Your  heads  'neath  the  cross, 
Rejoice!  they  are  ended 
Y^our  sorrows  and  woes ! 
Thou  scattered  flock  that  for  guidance  dost 

yearn, 
He  liveth  thy  Shepherd,  to  Him  now  return : 
He  guideth  thee  ever.     Hallelujah  ! 

4  'Mid  foes  that  alarm  us, 

His  church  stands  secure ; 
No  evil  can  harm  us. 

His  Word  shall  endure, 
Lo  I  to  all  the  nations. 
To  friend  and  to  foe, 
With  courage  and  patience 
His  messengers  go, 
And  tell  of  the  Savior  who  died  for  our  sin, 
And  rose  from  the  dead,  and  now  liveth  again, 
Tlie  first-fruits  of  glory.     Hallelujah! 

5  Believers  befriended, 

Why  do  3'e  lament? 
The  day  is  soon  ended. 


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The  night  is  soon  spent. 
The  grave  shall  embrace  you, 

And  you  shall  find  rest ; 
The  Savior  shall  raise  you, 
To  live  and  be  blest. 
He  soweth  the  grain,  and  He  cometh  at  last ; 
And  truly  the  tares  from  the  wheat  He  shall 

cast, 
And  gather  the  harvest.    Hallelujah ! 

F.  M.  Franzen. 


84. 

1  CHRIST  the  Lord  is  risen  to-day, 
Christians,  haste  jour  vows  to  pay, 
Offer  je  your  praises  meet. 

At  the  Paschal  Victim's  feet. 
For  the  sheep  tlie  Lamb  hath  bled, 
Sinless  in  the  sinner's  stead ; 
Christ  is  risen,  to-day  we  cry ; 
Now  He  lives  no  more  to  die. 

2  Christ,  the  Victim  undefiled, 
Man  to  God  hath  reconciled, 
Whilst  in  strange  and  awful  strife 
Met  togethfT  Death  and  Life. 
Christians,  on  this  happy  day. 
Haste  with  joy  your  vows  to  pay ; 
Christ  is  risen,  to-day  we  cry ; 
Novk^  He  lives  no  more  to  die. 

3  Christ,  who  once  for  sinners  bled. 
Now  the  first-born  from  the  dead, 


7s.D 


85. 


131 

Thrcmed  in  endless  might  and  poAver 
Lives  and  reigns  for  evermore. 
Hail,  eternal  Hope  on  high ! 
Hail,  Thou  King  of  victory! 
Hail,  Thou  Prince  of  Life  adored! 
Help  and  save  us,  gracious  Lord ! 

From  the  Latin. 

7.6.7.6.D. 

1  THE  day  of  Resurrection  ! 

.  Earth,  tell  it  out  abroad ! 
The  Passover  of  gladness, 

The  Passover  of  God ! 
From  death  to  life  eternal, 

From  earth  unto  the  sky. 
Our  Christ  hath  brought  us  over, 

With  hymns  of  victory. 

2  Our  hearts  be  pure  from  evil. 

That  we  may  see  aright 
The  Lord  in  rays  eternal 

Of  resurrection  light: 
And  listening  to  His  accents. 

May  hear,  so  calm  and  plain. 
His  own  "All  hail!" — and  hearing, 

May  raise  the  victor  strain. 

3  Now  let  the  heavens  be  joyful! 

Let  earth  her  song  begin ! 
Let  all  the  world  keep  triumph, 

And  all  that  is  therein  ! 
In  grateful  exultation 


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86. 


Their  notes  let  all  things  blend, 
For  Christ  the  Lord  hath  risen, 
Our  Joy  that  hath  no  end. 

John  of  Damascus. 
8.7.8.7.D. 


1  DAY  of  wonder,  day  of  gladness, 

Hail  thy  ever  glorions  light ! 
Gone  is  sorrow,  gone  is  sadness, 

Ended  is  the  gloomy  night ! 
Listen  to  the  angel's  story, — 

Cast  away  all  fear  and  dread; 
Give  to  God  the  Father  glory ! 

Christ  is  risen  from  the  dead  ! 

2  In  the  triumph  of  this  hour, 

Jubilant  shall  swell  the  song; 
Unto  Jesus,  honor,  power, 

Blessing,  victory  belong. 
Scattered  are  the  clouds  of  error, 

Sin  and  hell  are  captive  led  : 
E'en  the  grave  is  free  from  terror, 

Christ  is  risen  from  the  dead ! 

3  Every  people,  every  nation, 

Soon  shall  hear  the  gladsome  sound ; 
Joyous  tidings  of  salvation. 

Borne  to  earth's  remotest  bound. 
Then  shall  rise,  in  tones  excelling, 

Praise  for  grace  so  freely  shed ; 
And  the  Easter  hymn  be  SAvelling, 

Christ  is  risen  from  the  dead  ! 

ir.  J.  Hall. 


87, 


138 

7s, 


1  MORNING  breaks  upon  the  tomb  ; 
Jesus  scatters  all  its  gloom  ; 

Day  of  triumph  through  the  skies, 
See  the  glorious  Savior  rise. 

2  Ye  who  are  of  death  afraid, 
Triumph  in  the  scattered  shade, 
Drive  your  anxious  cares  away, 
See  the  place  where  Jesus  lay ! 

8  Christian,  dry  your  flowing  tears. 
Chase  your  unbelieving  fears ; 
Look  on  His  deserted  grave, 
Doubt  no  more  His  power  to  save. 

W.  B.  Collyer. 
88.  L.M. 

1  COME,  see  the  place  where  Jesus  lay, 
And  hear  angelic  voices  say : 

"He  rose,  He  lives,  who  once  was  slain  ; 
He  said  that  He  would  rise  again." 

2  Oh  joyful  sound  !     Oh  glorious  hour  ! 
When  by  His  own  almightj^  power 
Our  Savior  rose,  and  left  the  grave. 
And  ever  liveth  now  to  save. 

3  Now  let  our  songs  His  triumph  tell. 
Who  burst  the  bands  of  death  and  hell ; 
The  First-begotten  of  the  dead. 

For  us  He  rose,  our  glorious  Head. 


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4  No  more  we  tremble  at  the  gvsive, 
For  Jesus  will  our  spirits  save. 

O  risen  Lord,  in  Thee  we  live, 

To  Thee  our  ransomed  souls  we  give. 

5  All  praise  be  Thine,  O  risen  Lord, 
From  death  to  endless  life  restored  ; 
All  praise  to  God  the  Father  be 
And  Holy  Ghost  eternally. 

Thomas  Kelly. 

89,  CM. 

1  WELCOME,  Thou  Victor  in  the  strife, 

AVelcome  from  out  the  cave ! 
To-day  we  triumph  in  Thy  life 
Around  Thine  empty  grave. 

2  Our  enemy  is  put  to  shame. 

His  short-lived  triumph  o'er; 
.    Our  God  is  Avith  us,  we  exclaim, 
We  fear  our  foe  no  more. 

3  The  dwellings  of  the  just  resound 

With  songs  of  victory  ; 
For  in  their  midst  Thou,  Lord,  art  found. 
And  bringest  peace  with  Thee. 

4  Oh,  let  Thy  conquering  banner  wave 

O'er  hearts  Thou  raakest  free; 
And  paint  the  path  that  from  the  grave 
Leads  heavenward  up  to  Thee. 

5  We  bury  all  our  sin  and  crime 

Deep  in  our  Savior  s  tomb, 


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And  seek  the  treasure  there,  that  time 
Nor  change  can  e'er  consume. 

0  Fearless  we  lay  us  in  the  tomb, 
And  sleep  the  night  away, 
If  Thou  art  there  to  break  the  gloom, 
And  call  us  back  to  day. 

7  Death  hurts  us  not :  his  power  is  gone, 
And  pointless  all  his  darts : 
God's  friYor  now  on  us  hath  shone, 
Joy  filleth  all  our  hearts. 

Benjamin  Schmolk. 


90. 


4.4.7.4.4.7.4.4.7. 

1  PRAISE  the  Savior 
Now  and  ever ! 

Praise  Him  all  beneath  the  skies  ! 

Prostrate  l^ing. 

Suffering,  dj^iug, 
On  the  cross,  a  Sacrifice; 

Victory  gaining, 

Life  obtaining, 
Now  in  glory  he  doth  rise. 

2  All  is  finished, 
And  accomplished ; 

Christ  is  now  our  Righteousness 

He  our  Savior, 

Hath  forever 
Set  us  free  from  dire  distress. 

Through  His  merit, 

We  inherit 
IJght  and  pence  and  happiness. 


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91 


3  We're  delivered, 
Our  bonds  severed, 

Christ  hath  bruised  the  serpent's  head : 

Death  no  long:er 

Is  the  stronger, 
Hell  Itself  is  captive  led. 

Christ  hath  risen 

From  death's  prison, 
O'er  the  tomb  He  light  hath  shed. ' 

4  Praise  forever 
For  His  favor 

Unto  God  the  Father  sing; 

Praise  the  Savior, 

Praise  Him  ever, 
Son  of  God,  our  Lord  King; 

Praise  the  Spirit, 

Through  Christ's  merit 
He  doth  us  salvation  bring. 

Fortunatus—J,  O,  WaUin. 


8.7.8.7  8.8.7. 

1  IN  Death's  strong  grasp  the  Savior  lay, 

For  Dur  offenses  given : 
But  noAV  the  Lord  is  risen  to-daj''. 

And  brings  us  life  from  heaven : 
And  therefore  let  us  all  rejoice 
And  praise  our  God  with  cheerful  A^oice, 
And  sing  loud  Hallelujahs. 

2  No  son  of  man  could  conquer  death, 

Such  evil  sin  had  wrought  us  ; 


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For  innocence  dwelt  not  on  eartb, 

And  therefore  death  had  brought  ns 
Into  this  thralldom  from  of  old, 
And  ever  grew  more  strong  and  bold, 
His  shadow  lay  athwart  us. 

3  But  Jesus  Christ,  God's  only  Son, 

Has  come  for  our  salvation. 
The  cause  of  death  He  has  undone. 

And  stopped  his  devastation  ; 
Christ  ruined  all  his  right  and  claim, 
And  left  him  nothing  but  the  name ; 
His  sting  is  lost  forever. 

4  Tt  w^as  a  strange  and  dreadful  strife. 

When  life  and  death  contended : 
The  victory  remained  with  life, 

The  reign  of  death  was  ended  : 
For  Holy  Scripture  plainly  saith. 
That  death  is  swallowed  up  by  death. 
And  put  to  shame  forever. 

5  Here  the  true  Paschal  Lamb  we  see, 

Whom  God  so  freely  gave  us; 
He  died  on  the  accursed  tree, 

So  strong  His  love !  to  save  us : 
The  atoning  blood  now  marks  our  door. 
Faith  points  to  it,  death  passes  o'er. 
He  never  more  can  harm  us. 

6  So  let  us  keep  the  festival, 

Whereto  the  Lord  invites  us ; 
Christ  is  Himself  the  Joy  of  all, 


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The  Sun  which  warms  and  lighlB  us : 
And  by  His  grace  He  doth  Imijart 
Eternal  sunshine  to  the  heart; 
The  night  of  sin  is  ended. 

7  Then  let  us  feast  this  Easter-daj^ 
On  the  true  Bread  of  heaven ; 

The  Word  of  grace  hath  purged  away 
The  old  and  w^icked  leaven : 

For  Christ  alone  our  souls  will  feed, 

He  is  our  meat  and  drink  indeed ; 

Faith  lives  upon  no  other. 

Martin  Luther. 

92.  L. 

1  I  KNOW  that  my  Redeemer  lives ! 
What  comfort  this  sweet  sentence  gives ! 
He  lives,  He  lives,  who  once  was  dead, 
He  lives,  my  ever-living  Head. 

2  He  lives  to  bless  me  with  His  love. 
He  lives  to  plead  for  me  above. 
He  lives  my  hungry  soul  to  feed. 
He  lives  to  help  in  time  of  need. 

3  He  lives  to  grant  me  rich  supply. 
He  lives  to  guide  me  with  His  eye. 
He  lives  to  comfort  me  v^^hen  faint, 
He  lives  to  hear  my  soul's  complaint. 

4  He  lives  to  silence  all  my  fears. 
He  lives  to  wipe  away  my  tears. 
He  lives  to  calm  my  troubled  heart, 
He  lives,  all  blessings  to  impart. 


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5  He  lives,  and  ^Tants  me  daily  breath; 
He  lives,  and  I  shall  conquer  death ; 
He  lives,  mj^  mansion  to  pre}3are ; 
He  lives,  to  bring  me  safely  there, 

6  He  lives,  all  glory  to  His  Xame! 
He  lives,  my  Jesus,  still  the  same ; 
Oh,  the  sweet  joy  this  sentence  gives, 
I  knov^'  that  my  Redeemer  lives  ! 

Samuel  Medley. 


93, 


1  BLOW  ye  the  trnmpet,  blow 

The  gladly  solemn  sonnd  ! 
Let  all  the  nations  knoAV, 

To  earth's  remotest  boiind, 
The  year  of  Jubilee  is  come ; 
Return,  ye  ransomed  sinners,  home. 

2  Exalt  the  Lamb  of  God, 

The  sin-atoning  Lamb ; 
Redemption  by  His  blood 

Through  all  the  lands  proclaim : 
The  year  of  Jubilee  is  come ; 
Return,  ye  ransomed  sinners,  home. 

3  The  gospel  trumpet  hear. 

The  news  of  pardoning  grace; 
Ye  happy  souls,  draw  near. 

Behold  your  Savior's  face : 
The  year  of  Jubilee  is  come ; 
Return,  ye  ransomed  sinners,  home. 


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4  Jesus,  our  great  High  Priest, 
Has  full  atonement  made; 
Ye  weary  spirits,  rest ; 

Ye  mournful  souls,  be  glad  ! 
The  year  of  Jubilee  is  come; 
Return,  ye  ransomed  sinners,  home. 

C.  Wefley. 


94, 


ASCENSION. 

8.7.8.7.8.8. 

1  TO  realms  of  glory  I  behold 

My  risen  Lord  returning ; 
While  I,  a  stranger  in  the  earth, 

For  heaven  am. ever  yearning. 
Far  from  my  heavenlj^  Father's  home 
'Mid  toil  and  sorrow  hei'e  I  roam. 

2  Far  from  my  home — how  long,  dear  Lord, 

Before  my  exile  endeth  ? 
But  far  beyond  the  realms  of  sense 

My  fervent  prayer  ascendeth  : 
My  prayer,  nnnttered,  but  a  groan. 
Shall  rend  the  skies  and  reach  Thy  throne. 

3  Then  visions  of  the  goodly  land 

By  faith  my  soul  obtaineth  ; 
There  I  shall  dwell  for  evermore 

Where  Christ  in  glory  reigneth, 
In  mansions  of  that  blest  abode — 
The  city  of  the  living  God. 


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4  In  that  blest  city  is  no  night, 

Nor  any  pain  or  weeping ; 
There  is  my  treasure  and  my  heart 

Safe  in  my  Savior's  keeping: 
In  heaven,  my  blessed  Lord,  with  Thee, 
Msiy  all  my  conversation  be. 

5  In  glory  He  shall  come  again 

To  earth  as  He  ascended  ; 
So  let  me  w^ait  and  watch  and  pray, 
.     Until  my  day  is  ended. 
That  day,  O  Lord,  is  hid  from  me. 
But  daily  do  I  wait  for  Thee. 

6  And  blessed  shall  that  servant  be, 

O  Lord,  at  Thy  returning. 
Whose  heart  is  waiting,  Lord,  for  Thee, 

Whose  lamp  is  trimmed  and  burning; 
Him  wilt  Thou  take  to  dwell  with  Thee, 
In  joy  and  peace  eternally. 

J.  O.   Wallin. 


95. 

1  O  Jesus,  who  art  gone  before 

To  Thy  blest  realms  of  light, 
Oh,. thither  may  our  spirits  soar, 
And  wing  their  upward  flight ! 

2  Make  us  to  those  delights  aspire, 

Which  spring  from  love  to  Thee, 
Which  pass  the  carnal  heart's  desire, 
Which  faith  alone  can  see : 


c.  M. 


142 

3  When  to  His  saints,  as  their  reward, 

Himself  Jehovah  gi^es, 
And  thus  its  all-sufficient  Lord 
The  faithful  soul  receives. 

4  To  guide  us  to  Thy  glories,  Lord, 

To  lift  us  to  the  sky, 
Oh,  may  Thy  Holy  .Ghost  be  poured 
Upon  us  from  on  high ! 

5  Praise  to  the  Father  and  the  Son, 

Who  dwells  aloft  in  heaven  ; 
And  to  the  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
Let  equal  praise  be  given . 

From  the  Latin. 
96,  8.7  8.7.D. 

1  SEE  the  Conqueror  mounts  in  triumph; 

See  the  King  in  royal  state, 
Riding  on  the  clouds,  His  chariot, 

To  His  heaA^enly  palace  gate ! 
Hark  !  the  choir  of  angel  voices, 

Joyful  alleluins  sing, 
And  the  portals  high  are  lifted, 

To  receive  their  heavenly  King. 

2  Who  is  this  that  comes  in  glory. 

With  the  trump  of  jubilee? 
Lord  of  battles,  God  of  armies. 

He  hath  gained  the  victory ! 
He  Avho  on  the  cross  did  suffer. 

He  who  from  the  grave  arose. 


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He  hath  vanquished  sin  and  Satan, 
He  by  death  hath  spoiled  His  foes. 

3  Now  our  heavenly  Aaron  enters, 

AYith  His  blood  within  the  veil ; 
Joshua  now  is  come  to  Canaan, 

And  the  kings  before  Him  qnail; 
Now  He  plants  the  tribes  of  Israel 

In  their  promised  resting-place; 
Now  our  great  Elijah  offers 

Double  portion  of  His  grace. 

4  He  hath  raised  our  human  nature 

On  the  clouds  to  God's  right  hand : 
There  we  sit  in  heavenly  places, 

There  with  Him  in  glory  stand  : 
Jesus  reigns  adored  by  angels : 

Man  with  God  is  on  the  throne: 
Mighty  Lord,  in  Thine  ascension 

AVe  by  faith  behold  our  own. 

Christopher  Wordsworth. 

97. 

1  HAIL  the  day  that  sees  Him  rise, 
To  His  throne  above  the  skies ! 
Christ,  the  Lamb  for  sinners  given, 
Re-ascends  Flis  native  heaven. 

2  There  the  glorious  triumph  waits; 
Lift  your  heads,  eternal  gates ; 
He  hath  conquered  death  and  sin: 
Take  the  King  of  glory  in  ! 


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98 


3  Him  though  highest  lieaven  receives, 
Still  He  loves  the  earth  He  leaves ; 
Though  I'eturning  to  His  throne, 
Still  He  calls  mankind  His  own. 

4  See,  He  lifts  His  hands  above! 
See,  He  shows  the  prints  of  love ! 
Hark,  His  gracious  lips  bestow, 
Blessings  on  His  church  below ! 

5  Still  for  us  His  death  He  pleads  ; 
Ever  for  us  intercedes ; 

Near  Himself  prepares  our  place, 
He  the  first-fruits  of  our  race. 

6  There  we  shall  with  Thee  remain, 
Partners  of  Thine  endless  reign ; 
There  Thy  face  unclouded  see. 
Find  our  heaven  of  heavens  in  Thee. 

C.  Wesley,  a. 
8.7.8.7.D. 

1  HAIL,  Thou  once  despised  Jesus  ! 

Hail,  Thou  Galilean  King! 
Thou  didst  suffer  to  release  us ; 

Thou  didst  free  salvation  bring. 
Hail,  Thou  agonizing  Savior, 

Bearer  of  our  sin  and  shame ! 
By  Thy  merits  we  find  favor; 

Life  is  given  through  Thy  Name. 

2  Paschal  Lamb,  by  God  appointed, 

All  our  sins  on  Thee  were  laid ; 


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By  almighty  love  anointed, 

Thou  hast  full  atonement  made. 

All  Thy  people  are  forgiven, 
Through  the  virtue  of  Thy  blood  : 

Opened  is  the  gate  of  heaven ; 
Peace  is  made  'twixt  man  and  God. 

3  Jesus,  hail,  enthroned  in  glory, 

There  forever  to  abide ! 
All  the  heavenly  hosts  adore  Thee, 

Seated  at  Thy  Father's  side: 
There  for  sinners  Thou  art  pleading, 

There  Thou  dost  our  place  prepare. 
Ever  for  us  interceding. 

Till  in  glory  we  appear. 

4  Worship,  honor,  power,  and  blessing. 

Thou  art  worthy  to  receive; 
Loudest  praises,  without  ceasing, 

Meet  it  is  for  us  to  give. 
Help,  ye  bright  angelic  spirits, 

Bring  your  sweetest,  noblest  lays. 
Help  to  sing  our  Savior's  merits, 

Help  to  chant  Tmmanuel's  praise. 

John  BakeweU.  a. 

c)y«  CM 

1  THE  Head  that   once  was  crowned  with 
thorns 
Is  crowned  Avith  gloiy  noAV  ; 
A  royal  diadem  adorns 
The  mighty  Victor's  brow, 


I4r> 

2  The  highest  place  that  heaven  affords 

Is  His  by  sovereign  right : 
The  King  of  kings  and  Lord  of  lords, 
And  heaven's  eternal  Light. 

3  The  joy  of  all  who  dwell  above, 

The  joy  of  all  below. 
To  whom  He  manifests  His  love, 
And  grants  His  Name  to  know. 

4  To  them  the  cross,  with  all  its  shame, 

With  all  its  grace,  is  given ; 
Their  name  an  everlasting  name, 
Their  joy  the  joy  of  heaven. 

5  They  suffer  with  their  Lord  belovr, 

They  reign  with  Him  above; 
Their  profit  and  their  joy  to  knoTV^ 
The  mystery  of  His  love. 

6  The  cross  He  bore  is  life  and  health, 

Though  shame  and  death  to  Him : 
His  people's  hope,  His  people's  v^ealth. 
Their  everlasting  theme. 

Thomas  Kelly,  a. 
100.  8.7.8.7.7.7. 

1  HARK,  ten  thousand  harps  and  voices 
Sound  the  note  of  praise  above! 

Jesus  reigns,  and  heaven  rejoices ; 
Jesus  reigns,  the  God  of  love. 

See,  He  sits  on  yonder  throne; 

Jesus  rules  the  world  alone. 


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2  Jesus,  hail !  whose  glorj^  brightens 

All  above,  and  makes  it  fair: 
Lord  of  life.  Thy  smile  enlightens. 

Cheers  and  charms  Thy  people  here. 
When  we  thinlv  of  love  lil^e  Thine, 
Lord,  we  own  it  love  divine. 

4  King  of  glory,  reign  forever; 

Thine  an  everlasting  crown  : 
Nothing  from  Thy  love  shall  sever 

Those  whom  Thou  hast  made  Thine  owm; 
Happy  objects  of  Thy  grace, 
Destined  to  behold  Thy  face. 

4  Savior,  hasten  Thine  appearing; 
Bring,  oh,  bring  the  glorious  day. 
When,  the  awful  summons  hearing. 

Heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  away. 
Then,  with  golden  harps,  we'll  sing, 
"Glory,  glory  to  our  King.' 

Thomas  Kelly,  a. 
101,  CM. 

1  ALL  hail  the  power  of  Jesus'  Name ! 

Let  angels  prostrate  fall ; 
Bring  forth  the  royal  diadem. 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all. 

2  Ye  chosen  seed  of  Israel's  race, 

Ye  ransomed  from  the  fall. 
Hail  Him  who  saves  you  by  His  grace, 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all. 


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3  Hail  Him,  ye  heirs  of  David's  line, 

Whom  David  Lord  did  call ; 

The  Lord  incarnate,  Man  divine : 

And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all. 

4  Ye  Gentile  sinners,  ne'er  forget 

The  worniTvood  and  the  gall; 
Go,  spread  yonr  trophies  at  His  feet, 
And  croT^n  Him  Lord  of  all, 

5  Let  every  kindred,  every  tribe. 

On  this  terrestrial  ball. 
To  Him  all  majesty  ascribe, 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all. 

6  Oh,  that  with  j^onder  sacred  throng 

We  at  His  feet  may  fall ! 
We'll  join  the  everlasting  song, 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all. 

Edward  Perronet. 


PENTECOST. 

lO^.  8s.  91ii 

1  COME,  Holy  Spirit,  God  and  Lord ! 
Be  all  Thy  graces  now  outpoured 
On  the  believer's  mind  and  soul. 
To  strengthen,  save,  and  make  us  Avhole, 
Lord,  by  the  brightness  of  Thy  hght. 
Thou  in  the  faith  dost  men  unite 
Of  every  land  and  every  tongue: 
This  to  Thy  praise,  O  Lord,  be  sung. 
Hallelujah !     Hallelujah ! 


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2  Thou  strong  Defense,  Thou  holy  Light, 
Teach  us  to  know  our  God  aright, 
And  call  him  Father  from  the  heart : 
The  AYord  of  life  and  truth  impart : 

/rhat  we  may  love  not  doctrines  strange, 
Nor  e'er  to  other  teachers  range. 
But  Jesus  for  our  Master  own. 
And  put  our  ti'ust  in  Him  alone. 
H  allelujah !     Hallelujah  ! 

3  Thou  sacred  Ardor,  Comfort  sweet, 
Help  us  to  wait  with  ready  feet 
And  willing  heart,  at  Thy  command. 
Nor  trial  fright  us  from  Thy  band. 
Lord,  make  us  ready  with  Thy  powers ; 
Strengthen  the  flesh  in  weaker  hours. 
That  as  good  warriors  we  may  force 
Through  life  and  death  to  Thee  our  course. 

Hallelujah !     Hallelujah ! 

Martin  Luther. 


103.  8.7.8. 7. D. 

1  HOLY  GHOST,  dispel  our  sadness. 

Pierce  the  clouds  of  sinful  night ; 
Come,  Thou  Source  of  sw^eetest  gladness, 

Breathe  Thy  life  and  spread  Thy  light ! 
Come,  Thou  best  of  all  donations 

God  can  gi\e,  or  we  implore! 
Having  Thy  sweet  consolations. 

We  need  wish  for  nothing  more. 


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2  From  that  height  that  knows  no  measuve, 

As  a  gracious  shoTv^er  descend, 
Bringing  down  the  richest  treasure 

Man  can  wish,  or  God  can  send. 
Author  of  the  new  creation ! 

Come  with  unction  and  witli  power ; 
Make  our  hearts  Thy  habitation  ; 

On  our  souls  Thy  graces  shower. 

3  Manifest  Thy  love  forever; 

Fence  us  in  on  every  side  ; 
In  distress  be  our  reliever 

Guard  and  teach,  support  and  guide. 
Hear,  oh,  hear  our  supplication, 

Loving  Spirit,  God  of  peace ! 
Rest  upon  this  congregation, 

AYith  the  fulness  of  Thy  grace, 

Paul  Gerhardt. 

» 

104-.  8.7.8.7.7.7. 

1  COME,  oh,  come.  Thou  quickening  Spirit, 

Thou  forever  art  divine ; 
Let  thy  power  never  fail  me, 

Always  fill  this  heart  of  mine; 
Thus  shall  grace,  and  truth,  and  light 
Dissipate  the  gloom  of  night. 

2  Grant  my  mind  and  my  affections 

AVisdom,  counsel,  purity; 
That  I  may  be  ever  seeking 
Naught  but  that  which  pleases  Thee. 


151 

Let  Thy  knowledge  spread  and  grow, 
AVorking-  error's  overthrow. 

3  Lead  me  to  green  pastures,  lead  me 

By  the  true  and  living  way, 
Shield  me  from  each  strong  temptation 

That  might  draw  mj^  heart  astray ; 
And  if  e'er  my  feet  should  turn, 
For  each  error  let  me  mourn. 

4  Holy  Spirit,  strong  and  mighty, 

Thou  who  makest  all  things  new, 
Make  Thy  work  within  me  perfect, 

Help  me  by  Thy  AYord  so  true, 
Arm  me  with  that  Sword  of  Thine, 
And  the  victory  shall  be  mine. 

5  In  the  faith,  oh  !  make  me  steadfast ; 

Let  not  Satan,  death  or  shame 
Of  mj'  confidence  deprive  me; 

Lord,  my  refuge  is  Thj'  Name. 
When  the  flesh  inclines  to  ill. 
Let  Thy  AVord  prove  stronger  still. 

6  And  when  my  last  hour  approaches, 

Let  my  hopes  grow  yet  more  bright ; 
Since  I  am  an  heir  of  heaven, 

In  Thy  glorious  courts  of  light, 
Fairer  far  than  voice  can  tell. 
There,  redeemed  by  Christ,  to  dwell. 

H.  Held. 


152 

105.  CM. 

INCOME,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenlj^  Dove, 
With  all  Thy  quickening  powers  ; 
Kindle  a  flame  of  sacred  love 
In  these  cold  hearts  of  ours. 

2  Look  how  we  grovel  here  below. 

Fond  of  these  trifling  toys ; 
Our  souls,  how  heavily  they  go, 
To  reach  eternal  joys ! 

3  Dear  Lord,  and  shall  we  ever  live 

At  this  poor,  dying  rate  ? 
Our  love  so  cold,  so  faint  to  Thee, 
And  Thine  to  us  so  great? 

4  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  heaA'^enly  Dove, 

With  all  Thy  quickening  powers. 
Come,  shed  abroad  a  Savior's  love. 
And  that  shall  kindle  ours. 

Isaac  Watts. 
106,  No.  13,  47. 

1  O  HOLY  Spirit,  enter  in. 
Among  these  hearts  Thy  work  begin, 

Thy  temple  deign  to  make  us ; 
Sun  of  the  soul,  Thou  Light  Divine, 
Around  and  in  us  brightly  shine. 

To  strength  and  gladness  wake  us. 
Where  Thou  shinest,  life  from  heaven 
There  is  given. 
We  before  Thee 
For  that  precious  gift  implore  Thee. 


153 

2  Left  to  ourselves  we  shall  but  stray; 
Oh,  lead  us  on  the  narrow  way, 

With  wisest  counsel  guide  us, 
And  give  us  steadfastness,  that  Ave 
May  henceforth  truly  follow  Thee, 

Whatever  woes  betide  us : 
Heal  Thou  gently,  hearts  now  broken, 
Give  some  token 
Thou  art  near  us. 
Whom  we  trust  to  light  and  cheer  us, 

3  0  mighty  Rock  !  O  Source  of  Life ! 

Let  Thy  dear  Word,  'mid  doybt  and  strife, 

Be  so  wuthin  us  burning. 
That  we  be  faithful  unto  death, 
In  Thy  pure  love  and  holy  faith. 

From  Thee  true  wisdom  learning! 
Lord,  Thy  graces  on  us  shower. 
By  Thy  power 
Christ  confessing, 
Let  us  win  His  grace  and  blessing. 

4  O  gentle  Dew,  from  heaven  now  fall 
With  power  upon  the  hearts  of  all, 

Thy  tenderness  instilling; 
That  heart  to  heart  more  closely  bound, 
Fruitful  in  kindly  deeds  be  found. 

The  law  of  love  fulfilling; 
No  wrath,  no  strife,  here  shall  grieve  Thee, 
We  receive  Thee, 
Where  Thou  livest 
Peace  and  love  and  joy  Thou  givest. 


154 

5  Grant  that  our  days,  while  life  shall  last, 
111  purest  holiness  be  past ; 

Our  minds  so  rule  and  strengthen 
That  they  may  rise  o'er  things  of  earth, 
The  hopes  and  joys  that  here  have  birth ; 

And  if  our  course  Thou  lengthen, 
Keep  Thou  pure.  Lord,  from  offences. 
Heart  and  senses; 
Blessed  Spirit, 
Bid  us  thus  true  life  inherit. 

Michael  Schirmer. 

107. 

1  GRACIOUS  Spirit,  Dove  divine! 
Let  Thy  light  within  me  shine ; 
All  my  guilty  fears  remove, 

Fill  me  with  Thy  heavenly  love. 

2  Speak  Thy  pardoning  grace  to  me. 
Set  the  burdened  sinner  free ; 
Lead  me  to  the  Lamb  of  God, 
AVash  me  in  His  precious  blood. 

3  Life  and  peace  to  me  impart ; 
Seal  salvation  on  my  heart ; 
Breathe  Thyself  into  my  breast, 
Earnest  of  immortal  rest. 

4  Let  me  never  from  Thee  stray, 
Keep  me  in  the  narrow  way : 
Fill  my  soul  with  joy  divine, 
Help  me,  Lord,  forever  Thine. 

John  Slocker.    a. 


155 

108. 

1  HOLY  GHOST,  with  light  divine, 
Shine  upon  this  heart  of  mine ! 
Chase  tlie  shades  of  night  awaj^ 
Turn  tlie  darkness  into  day. 

2  Let  me  see  my  Savior's  face, 
Let  me  all  his  beauties  trace ; 
Show  those  glorious  truths  to  me, 
Which  are  only  known  to  Thee. 

3  Holy  Ghost,  with  power  divine. 
Cleanse  this  guilty  heart  of  mine; 
In  Thy  mercy  pity  me. 

From  sin's  bondage  set  me  free. 

4  Holy  Ghost,  with  joy  divine, 
Cheer  this  saddened  heart  of  mine; 
Yield  a,  sacred,  settled  peace, 

Let  it  grow  and  still  increase. 

5  Holy  Spirit,  all  divine. 

Dwell  within  this  heart  of  mine ; 
Cast  down  every  idol  throne. 
Reign  supreme,  and  reign  alone. 

6  See,  to  Thee  I  yield  my  heart; 
Shed  Thy  life  through  every  part. 
A  pure  temple  I  would  be. 
Wholly  dedicate  to  Thee. 

Andrew  Reed.    a. 


156 

109,  S.M. 

1  LORD  God,  the  Holy  Ghost! 

In  this  accepted  hour, 
As  on  the  day  of  Pentecost, 
Descend  in  all  Thy  power. 

2  We  meet  with  one  accord 

In  our  appointed  place. 
And  wait  the  promise  of  our  Lord, 
The  Spirit  of  all  grace. 

3  Like  mighty  rushing  wind 

Upon  the  waves  beneath, 
Move  with  one  impulse  every  mind. 
One  soul,  one  feeling  breathe. 

4  Tlie  young,  the  old  inspire 

With  wisdom  from  above; 
And  give  us  hearts  and  tongues  of  fire. 
To  pray,  and  praise,  and  love, 

5  Spirit  of  hght,  explore, 

And  chase  our  gloom  away ; 
With  lustre  shining  more  and  more. 
Unto  the  perfect  day ! 

6  Spirit  of  truth,  be  Thou 

In  life  and  death  our  Guide ; 
O  Spirit  of  adoption,  now 
May  we  be  sanctified ! 

James  Montgomery. 


157 


L.  M. 


110, 

1  COME,  Holy  Spirit,  from  above, 
Aud  Ivindle  in  our  hearts  Thy  love 
lu  all  our  darkness  on  us  shine, 
And  fill  us  with  Thy  srrace  divine. 


2  The  only  Comforter  Thou  art ; 

Oh,  come  and  dwell  within  each  heart; 
And  give  us  power  from  above 
To  keep  the  blessed  law  of  love. 

3  Enlighten  every  darkened  heart, 
And  faith  and  hope  to  each  impart ; 
What  else  we  need  Thou  well  dost  know, 

This  let  Thy  love  and  grace  bestow. 

4  In  Thy  blest  gifts  on  us  outpoured, 
Thou  art  the  right  hand  of  the  Lord  ; 
The  AVord  of  Truth  Thou  sendest  forth. 
In  tongues  of  fire  to  all  the  earth. 

5  Defend  us  from  our  wilj^  foe, 
And  upon  us  Thy  peace  bestow; 
Keep  us  securely"  all  our  days 
In  Thy  blest  covenant  of  grace. 

G  Show  us  the  Father's  love  and  care, 
And  of  the  Son  Thy  witness  bear; 
To  Both  Thou  showest  us  the  way. 
Spirit  of  Both,  adored  for  aye. 


158 


7  To  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 
For  precious  gifts  be  honor  done ; 
And  for  the  Spirit's  gracious  power 
Be  praise  and  glory  evermore. 

Martin  Luther.    J.  O.  Wallin. 


THE  TRINITY. 
111. 

1  IN  all  danger  be  our  stay, 
O  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit; 

Cleanse  us  from  our  sins  we  pray, 
And  let  us  life  inherit. 

Keep  us  from  the  Evil  One, 
Firm  in  the  faith  abiding, 
In  Christ  our  Savior  hiding, 
And  heartily  confiding. 

Let  us  pnt  God's  armor  on. 
With  all  true  Christians  running 
Our  heavenly  race,  and  shunning 
The  Devil's  wiles  and  cunning. 

Amen,  Amen,  be  this  done. 
Hallelujah!    Hallelnjah! 

112. 

1  WE  all  believe  in  one  true  God, 
Maker  of  all  earth  and  heaven ; 
The  Father,  Who  to  us  in  love 
Hath  the  claim  of  children  given. 


159 

He  in  sOiil  and  body  feeds  us, 

All  we  want  His  hand  provides  us, 
Tlirough  all  snares  and  perils  leads  us, 
Watches  that  no  harm  betides  us ; 
He  cares  for  us  by  day  and  night, 
All  things  are  governed  bj^  His  might. 

2  And  we  believe  in  Jesus  Christ, 

His  own  Son,  our  Lord,  possessing 
An  equal  Godhead,  throne  and  might, 

Through  whom  comes  the  Father's  bles- 
sing ;  • 
Conceived  of  the  Holj'-  Spirit, 

Born  of  Mary,  virgin  mother ! 
That  lost  man  might  life  inherit 

Made  true  Man ,  our  elder  Brother, 
AVas  crucified  by  sinful  men. 
And  raised  by  God  to  life  again. 

3  Also  the  Hol3^  Ghost  we  own, 

AVho  sweet  grace  and  comfort  giveth, 
And  with  the  Father  and  the  Son 

In  etei-nal  glory  liveth ; 
Who  the  Christian  church  doth  even 

Keep  in  unity  of  spirit ; 
Sins  are  verily  forgiven 

Through  the  blest  Redeemer's  merit; 
All  flesh  shall  rise  again,  and  we 
Shall  live  with  God  eternally. 

Martin  Luther. 


160 

llo,  L.  M. 

1  ALMIGHTY  God,  eternal  Lord, 

Grant  us  Thy  grace  through  Thy  dear  AVord 
To  praise  Thee  and  to  bear  in  mind 
That  Thou  art  ever  good  and  kind. 

2  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  incarnate  Word, 
Thy  Name  be  evermore  adored. 

For  all  Thine  anguish,  death,  and  pain, 
Through  Tvhich  salvation  we  obtain. 

3  O  Holy  Spirit,  grant  us  grace. 

And  guide  us  in  Thy  righteous  ways. 
That  we  may  Tvith  the  heavenly  host 
Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

J.   O.  Wallin. 


114. 


6.6.4.6.6.6.4. 

1  COME,  Thou  almighty  King, 
Help  us  Thy  Name  to  sing. 

Help  us  to  praise! 
Father  all  glorious. 
O'er  all  victorious, 
Come  and  reign  over  us. 

Ancient  of  days. 

2  Jesus,  our  Lord,  descend; 
From  all  our  foes  defend, 

Nor  let  us  fall ; 
Let  Thine  almighty  aid 
Our  sure  defense  be  made. 
Our  souls  on  Thee  be  stayed  ; 

Lord,  hear  our  call ! 


161 


3  CoDie,  Thou  incarnate  Word, 
Gin]  on  Thj'  mighty  sword, 

Our  prayer  attend : 
Come,  and  Thy  people  bless. 
And  give  Thy  Word  success ; 
Spirit  of  holiness. 

On  us  descend. 

4  Come,  holy  Comforter, 
Thy  sacred  witness  bear 

In  this  glad  hour  : 
Thou  who  almighty  art, 
Now  rule  in  every  heart. 
And  ne'er  from  us  depart, 

Spirit  of  power ! 

5  To  the  great  One  in  Three 
Eternal  praises  be. 

Hence,  evermore ! 
His  sovereign  Majesty 
May  we  in  glory  see, 
And  to  eternity 

Love  and  adore. 


C.  Wesley. 


115,  7s 

1  GLORY  to  the  Father  give, 
God  in  whom  we  move  and  live; 
Children's  i)rayers  He  deigns  to  hear. 
Children's  songs  delight  His  ear. 

2  Glor3^  to  the  Son  we  bring, 

Christ  our  Prophet,  Priest,  and  King: 


162 

Children,  raise  your  ST^^eetest  strain 
To  the  Lamb,  for  He  was  slain. 

3  Glory  to  the  Holy  Ghost, 
Who  reclaims  the  sinner  lost ; 
Children's  minds  may  He  inspire, 
Touch  their  tongues  with  holy  fire. 

4  Glory  in  the  highest  be 
To  the  blessed  Trinity, 
For  the  gospel  from  above, 
For  the  ^word  that  God  is  love. 

James  Montgomery. 
116.  11.12.11.10. 

1  HOLY,  Holy,  Holy,  Lord  God  Almighty! 
Earl  J  in  the  morning  our  song  shall  rise  to 

Thee: 
Holy,  Holy,  Hol^^ !  merciful  and  mighty ; 
God  in  three  Persons,  blessed  Trinitj^ ! 

2  Holy,  Holy,  Holy!  all  the  saints  adore  Thee, 
Casting  down  their  golden  crowns  upon  the 

glassy  sea ; 
Cherubim  and  Seraphim  falling  down  before 
Thee, 
Which  w^ert,  and  art,  and  evermore  shalt 
be. 

3  Holy,   Holy,  Holy!    Though  the  darkness 

hide  Thee, 
Though  the  eye  of  sinful  man  Thy  glory 
may  not  see, 


103 

Only  Thou  art  holy:    there  is  none  beside 
Thee 
Perfect  in  power,  in  love,  in  purity. 

Holy,  Holy,  Holy,  Lord  God  Almighty ! 
All  Thy  works  shall  praise  Thy  Name,  in 

earth,  and  sky,  and  sea  : 
Holy,  Holy,  Holy!  merciful  and  mighty; 
God  in  three  Persons,  blessed  Trinity ! 


117 


O.  M. 

1  HAIL!  holy,  holy,  holy  Lord, 

Whom  One  in  Three  we  know ; 
By  all  Thy  he.avenly  hosts  adored, 
By  all  Th3^  church  below. 

2  One  undivided  Trinity 

With  triumph  we  proclaim  ; 
The  universe  is  full  of  Thee, 
And  speaks  Thy  glorious  Name. 

3  Thee,  holj-  Father,  we  confess: 

Thee,  holy  Son,  adore ; 
And  Thee,  the  Holy  Ghost,  we  bless, 
And  worship  evermore. 

4  Hail!  holy,  holy,  holy  Lord, 

Our  heavenly  song  shall  be ; 
Supreme,  essential  one,  adored 
In  co-eternal  Three! 

C.  Wesley,  a. 


164 

llo.  8.7.8.7.8.7.8.7.7 

1  OUR  Father,  merciful  and  good, 

Who  dost  to  Thee  invite  us. 
Oh  !  cleanse  us  in  our  Savior's  blood, 

And  to  Thyself  unite  us. 
Send  unto  us  Thj^  holy  Word, 

And  let  it  guide  us  ever ; 
Then  in  this  world  of  darkness,  Lord, 

Shall  naught  from  Thee  us  sever : 

Grant  us,  O  IjOi:d,  this  favor ! 

2  We  cry  to  Thee  with  one  accord, 

'Tis  all  that  can  avail  us ; 
For  none  doth  hear  and  keep  Thy  Word, 

If  Lord,  Thy  grace  doth  fail  us. 
Consider  then,  we  humbly  pray. 

For  our  dear  Savior's  merit. 
How  Satan  soweth  tares  alway^ 

And  send,  O  Lord,  Thy  Spirit, 

That  we  may  life  inherit. 

3  O  God  and  man,  Christ  Jesus  blest ! 

Our  sorrows  Thou  didst  carry. 
Our  wants  and  cares  Thou  knowest  best. 

For  Thou  with  us  didst  tarry. 
O  Jesus  Christ,  our  Brother  dear. 

To  us  and  every  nation 
Thy  Spirit  send,  let  Him  draw  near 

With  truth  and  consolation, 

That  we  may  see  salvation. 


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3  Come,  Holy  Ghost,  Thy  grace  impart, 

Tear  Satan's  snares  asnnder. 
The  Word  of  God  keep  in  our  lieart, 

And  lead  us  safely  j^onder ; 
Then,  sanctified,  for  evermore, 

In  Christ  alone  confiding, 
"We'll  sing  His  praise  and  Him  adore ; 

His  precious  Word  us  guiding 

To  heavenly  joys  al)iding! 

Olaus  Petri. 
119.  6.6.8.4.D. 

t  THE  God  v\^ho  reigns  on  high 

The  great  archangels  sing, 
And  "Holy,  holj',  holy,"  cr3'', 

"Almighty  King! 
AVho  was  and  is  the  same, 

And  evermore  shall  be; 
Jehovah,  Father,  great  I  am. 

We  worship  Thee". 

2  Before  the  Savior's  face 

The  ransomed  nations  bow, 
O'erwhelmed  at  His  almighty  grace, 

For  ever  new : 
He  shows  His  prints  of  love; 

They  kindle  to  a  flame. 
And  sound,  through  all  the  worlds  above. 

The  slaughtered  Lamb. 

8  The  whole  triumphant  host 
Give  thanks  to  God  on  high  ; 


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"Hail,  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost!" 

They  ever  cry : 
Hail,  Abraham's  God,  and  mine! 

I  join  the  heavenly  lays  ; 
All  might  and  majesty  are  Thine, 

And  endless  praise. 

Thomas  Olivers. 


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II.    TflE  GflRISTIAN   LIFE. 


WORSHIP. 

120.  LM. 

1  BEFORE  .Jehovah's  awful  throne, 

Ye  nations,  bow  with  sacred  joy; 
Know  that  the  Lord  is  God  alone, 
He  can  create,  and  He  destroy. 

2  His  sovereign  power,  without  our  aid, 

Made  us  of  cla^^,  and  formed  us  men; 
And  when  like  wandering-  sheep  we  strayed, 
He  brought  us  to  His  fold  again. 

3  We  are  His  people,  we  His  care, 

Our  souls  and  all  our  mortal  frame : 
What  lasting  honors  shall  we  rear, 
Almighty  Maker^  to  Thy  Name? 

4  We'll  crowd  Thy  gates  with  thankful  songs, 

High  as  the  heavens  our  voices  raise; 
And  earth,  with  her  ten  thousand  tongues, 
Shall  fill  Thy  courts  with  sounding  praise. 

.')  Wide  as  the  world  is  Thy  command. 
Vast  as  eternity  Thy  love ; 
Firm  as  a  rock  Thy  truth  must  stand. 
When  rolling  years  shall  cease  to  move. 

Isaac  Watts. 


1(58 

121.  8.7.8.7.8.8.7. 

1  All  glory  be  to  God  on  high, 

Who  hath  our  race  befriended  ! 
To  us  no  harm  shall  now  come  nigh, 

The  strife  at  last  is  ended  ; 
God  showeth  His  good  will  to  men, 
And  peace  shall  reign  on  earth  again ; 

Oh !  thank  Him  for  His  goodness. 

2  We  praise,  we  worship  Thee,  we  trust, 

And  give  Thee  thanks  forever, 
O  Father,  that  Thy  rule  is  just. 

And  wise,  and  changes  never : 
Thy  boundless  power  o'er  all  things  reigns. 
Thou  dost  whate'er  Thj^  will  ordains ; 

Well  for  us  that  Thou  rulest ! 

3  O  Jesus  Christ,  our  God  and  Lord, 

Son  of  Thy  Heavenly  Father, 
O  Thou  who  hast  our  peace  restored 

And  the  lost  sheep  dost  gather. 
Thou  Lamb  of  God,  to  Thee  on  high 
From  out  our  depths  we  sinners  cry. 

Have  mercy  on  us,  Jesus ! 

4  O  Holy  Ghost,  Thou  precious  gift, 

Thou  Comforter,  unfailing. 
O'er  Satan's  snares  our  souls  uplift. 

And  let  Thy  power  availing 
Avert  our  woes  and  calm  our  dread 
For  us  the  Saviors  blood  was  shed ; 

We  trust  in  Thee  to  save  us  !         n.  Deems. 


169 

122,  8.7.8.7.8.8.7. 

1  WITH  joyful  heart  your  praises  bring 

To  God  the  Fount  of  blessing: 
His  everlasting  goodness  sing, 

His  holy  Name  confessing: 
Our  God  let  all  creation  bless ; 
He  is  our  aid  in  all  distress  : 

Oh,  bless  His  Name  forever ! 

2  Praise  God  who  to  the  cross  and  grave 

Hath  sent  His  Son  from  heaven ; 
His  death  that  did  the  guilty  save. 

Eternal  life  hath  given. 
He  hath  redeemed  our  souls  from  hell ; 
Now  peace  from  God  with  men  doth  dwell: 

Oh,  bless  His  Name  forever ! 

3  Praise  God  who  by  His  Spirit's  light 

To  faith  our  souls  awaketh  : 
Our  souls  with  gifts  of  grace  and  might, 

He  strong.  He  steadfast  maketh. 
His  Word  doth  light  our  heavenward  way; 
His  grace  inclines  us  to  obey : 

Oh,  bless  His  Name  forever ! 

4  Ye  mighty  Serax^him,  your  praise 

Still  to  the  Lord  be  bringing, 
Let  all  in  heaven  their  voices  raise ; 

Let  earth  break  forth  in  singing. 
W^hate'er  hath  Ijreath  shall  Him  adore. 
Him  first.  Him  last,  Him  evermore: 

Oh,  bless  His  Name  forever ! 

C.  Gunther. 


170 

123.  8.7.8.7.8.8.7. 

1  SING  praise  to  God  who  reigns  above, 

The  God  of  all  creation, 
The  God  of  power,  the  God  of  love, 

The  God  of  our  salvation. 
With  healing  balm  my  soul  He  fills. 
And  every  faithless  murmur  stills ; 

To  God  all  praise  and  glory ! 

2  The  angel  host,  O  King  of  kings. 

Thy  praise  forever  telling, 
In  earth  and  sky  all  living  things 

Beneath  Thy  shadow  dwelling. 
Adore  the  wisdom  that  could  span, 
And  power  which  formed  creation's  plan ; 

To  God  all  praise  and  glory ! 

3  I  cried  to  God  in  my  distress, 

His  mercy  heard  me  calling ; 
My  Savior  saw  my  helplessness. 

And  kept  my  feet  from  falling  ; 
For  this.  Lord,  praise  and  thanks  to  Thee ! 
Praise  God  Most  High,  praise  God  with  me! 

To  God  all  praise  and  glory ! 

4  Thus  all  my  gladsome  way  along, 

111  sing  aloud  Thy  praises. 
That  men  may  hear  the  grateful  song 

My  voice  unwearied  raises : 
Be  joyful  in  the  Lord,  my  heart! 
Both  soul  and  body,  bear  your  part! 

To  God  all  praise  and  glory ! 

John  Jacob  Sehuetz, 


171 

124.  s.M. 

1  OH,  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul! 

Let  all  within  me  join. 
And  aid  my  tongue  to  bless  His  Name, 
AVhose  favors  are  divine. 

2  Oh,  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul ! 

Nor  let  His  mercies  lie 
Forgotten  in  unthankfulness. 
And  without  praises  die. 

S  'Tis  He  forgives  thy  sins ; 
'Tis  he  relieves  thy  pain ; 
'Tis  he  that  heals  thy  sicknesses. 
And  gives  thee  strength  again. 

4  He  crowns  thy  life  with  love. 

When  ransomed  from  the  grave ; 
He  that  redeemed  my  soul  from  death 
Hath  sovereign  power  to  save. 

5  He  fills  the  poor  with  good; 

He  gives  the  sufferers  rest : 
The  Lord  hath  judgments  for  the  proud. 
And  justice  for  the  opprest. 

0  His  wondrous  works  and  ways 
He  made  by  Moses  known ; 
But  sent  the  world  his  truth  and  grace 
By  His  beloved  Son. 

Isaac  Watts,    a. 


172 

125.  s.  M. 

1  MY  sonl,  repeat  His  praise, 

'    Whose  mercies  are  so  great; 
Whose  anger  is  so  slow  to  rise, 
So  ready  to  abate. 

2  God  will  not  always  chide  ; 

And,  w^hen  His  wrath  is  felt. 
His  strokes  are  fewer  than  our  crimes. 
And  lighter  than  our  guilt. 

3  High  as  the  heavens  are  raised 

Above  the  ground  we  tread. 
So  far  the  riches  of  His  grace 
Our  highest  thoughts  exceed. 

4  His  power  subdues  our  sins ; 

And  His  forgiving  love, 
Far  as  the  east  is  from  the  west. 
Doth  all  our  guilt  remove. 

5  Our  days  are  as  the  grass. 

Or  like  the  morning  floTver ; 
If  one  sharp  blast  sweep  o'er  the  field. 
It  others  in  an  hour. 

6  But  Thy  compassions.  Lord, 

To  endless  years  endure; 
And  children's  children  ever  find 
Thy  words  of  promise  sure. 

Isaac  Watts. 


173 

126.  s.  M. 

1  COME,  sound  His  praise  abroad, 

And  hymns  of  glory  sing: 
Jeliovab  is  the  sovereign  God, 
The  universal  King. 

2  He  formed  the  deeps  unknown ; 

He  gave  the  seas  their  bound  ; 
The  watery  worlds  are  all  His  own. 
And  all  the  solid  ground. 

3  Come,  worship  at  His  throne ; 

Come,  bow"  before  the  Lord. 
We  are  His  work,  and  not  our  own : 
He  formed  us  by  His  word. 

4  To-day  attend  His  voice. 

Nor  dare  provoke  His  rod  ; 
Come,  like  the  people  of  His  choice. 
And  own  your  gracious  God. 

Isaac  Watts, 
127.  8.7.8.7, 

1  PllAISE  the  Lord,  ye  heavens,  adore  Him, 

Praise  Him,  angels  in  the  height; 
Sun  and  moon,  rejoice  before  Him  ; 
Praise  Him,  all  ye  stars  of  light. 

2  Praise  the  Lord,  for  He  hath  spoken  ; 

Worlds  His  mighty  voice  obeyed  ; 
Laws  which  never  shall  be  broken. 
For  tjieir  guidance  He  hath  made. 


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3  Praise  the  Lord,  for  he  is  glorious ; 

Never  shall  His  promise  fail ; 
God  hath  ingCde  His  saiuts  victorious, 
Sin  and  death  shall  not  prevail. 

4  Praise  the  God  of  our  salvation, 

Hosts  on  high  His  power  proclaim ; 
Heaven  and  earth,  and  all  creation, 
Laud  and  magnify  His  Name. 

Anon. 
128,  8.7.8.7.D. 

1  LORD,  with  glowing  heart  I'd  praise  Thee 

For  the  bliss  Thy  love  bestows. 
For  the  pardoning  grace  that  saves  me, 

And  the  peace  that  from  it  flows. 
Help,  O  God,  my  ^veak  endeavor; 

This  dull  soul  to  rapture  raise : 
Thou  must  light  the  flame,  or  never 

Can  my  love  be  warmed  to  praise. 

2  Praise,  my  soul,  the  God  that  sought  thee, 

Wretched  wanderer,  far  astray; 
Found  thee  lost,  and  kindly  brought  thee 

From  the  paths  of  death  away. 
Praise,  with  love's  devoutest  feeling, 

Him  who  saw  thy  guilt-born  fear, 
And  the  light  of  hope  revealing. 

Bade  the  blood-stained  cross  appear. 

2  Lord,  this  bosom's  ardent  feeling 
V,ainly  would  my  lips  exx^ress  : 


175 
Low  before  Thy  footstool  kneeling, 

Deign  Thy  suppliant's  prayer  to  bless. 
Let  Thy  grace,  my  soul's  chief  treasure, 

Love's  pure  flame  T^^ithin  me  raise : 
And,  since  words  can  never  measure, 

Let  my  life  show  forth  Thy  praise. 

Francis  Scott  Key. 
129.  8.7.8.7.D. 

1  OH,  Avhat  praises  shall  we  render 

To  the  Lord,  who  reigns  above, 
For  His  mercies,  constant,  tender, 

For  His  condescending  love ! 
Though  we  often  have  offended. 

And  transgressed  His  holy  will. 
Still  has  He  our  souls  befriended ; 

AVe  may  call  Him  Father  still. 

2  Heavenly  Father,  Thou  hast  taught  us 

Thus  to  seek  Thee  in  our  youth ; 
Hitherto  Thy  grace  hath  brought  us. 

Lead  us  onward  in  Thy  truth. 
We  are  weak,  do  Thou  uphold  us, 

And  from  every  snare  defend  ; 
Let  Thy  mighty  arms  enfold  us, 

Save  us,  keep  us,  to  the  end. 

3  Oh,  our  Father,  great  and  glorious! 

Draw  our  youthful  hearts  to  Thee; 
Let  Thy  grace  be  there  victorious. 
Let  Thy  love  our  i)ortion  be. 


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May  we  know  Thy  great  salvation, 
Serve  and  love  Thee  all  our  daj'^s ; 

Then  in  heaven,  Thy  habitation. 
Join  to  sing  Thine  endless  praise. 

John  Burton,  Jr. 

130,  8.7.8.7. 

1  GOD  is  Love :  His  mercy  brightens 

All  the  path  in  which  we  rove ; 
Bliss  He  wakes,  and  woe  He  lightens : 
God  is  AYisdom,  God  is  Love. 

2  Time  and  change  are  busy  ever; 

Man  decays,  and  ages  move: 
But  His  mercy  waneth  never ; 
God  is  Wisdom,  God  is  Love. 

3  E'en  the  hour  that  darkest  seemeth 

Will  His  changeless  goodness  prove ; 
From  the  gloom  His  brightness  streameth : 
God  is  Wisdom,  God  is  Love. 

4  He  with  earthly  cares  entwineth 

Hope  and  comfort  from  above: 
Everywhere  His  glor3^  shineth  ; 
God  is  Wisdom,  God  is  Love. 

Sir  John  Boioring,  a. 

131.  8.78.7.D. 

1  LOVE  divine,  all  love  excelling, 

Joy  of  heaven,  to  earth  come  down! 
Fix  in  us  Thy  humble  dwelling, 
All  Thy  faithful  mercies  crown. 


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Jesus,  Thou  art  all  compassion, 
Pure,  unbounded  love  Thou  art; 

Visit  us  with  Thy  salvation. 
Enter  every  trembling  heart. 

2  Breathe,  oh!  breathe  Thy  loAing  spirit 

Into  every  troubled  breast. 
Let  us  all  in  Thee  inherit, 

Let  us  find  Thy  promised  rest. 
Take  avs^ay  the  love  of  sinning. 

Alpha  and  Omega  be; 
End  of  faith,  as  its  beginning. 

Set  our  hearts  at  liberty. 

3  Come,  Almighty  to  deliver. 

Let  us  all  Thy  life  receive ; 
Graciously  return,  and  never. 

Never  more  Thy  temples  leave. 
Thee  we  Avould  be  always  blessing. 

Serve  Thee  as  Thy  hosts  above. 
Pray  and  praise  Thee  without  ceasing, 
'  Glory  in  Thy  precious  love. 

5  Finish  then  Thy  new  creation, 

Pure  and  spotless  let  us  be; 
Let  us  see  our  Avhole  salvation 

Perfectly  secured  by  Thee. 
Changed  from  glory  into  glory. 

Till  in  heaven  we  take  our  place, 
Till  Avc  cast  our  crowns  before  Thee, 

Lost  in  wonder,  love,  and  i^raise. 

C  Wesley. 


178 

lo2«  8.7.8.7.7.7. 

1  PRAISE  the  Lord,  each  tribe  and  nation, 

Praise  Him  with  a joj'ous  heart; 
Ye  who  know  His  full  salvation, 

Gather  now  from  every  part ; 
Let  yonr  voices  glorify, 
In  His  temple,  God  on  high. 

2  He's  our  God  and  our  Creator, 

We,  His  flock  and  chosen  seed : 
He,  our  Lord  and  Liberator, 

Us  from  sin  and  peril  freed ; 
And  at  last  His  flock  shall  rest 

In  the  mansions  of  the  blest. 

3  Give  Him  thanks  in  all  His  portals ; 

In  the  courts  his  deeds  proclaim  ; 
Hither  come,  ye  ransomed  mortals, 

Glorify  our  Savior's  Name. 
Ever  kind  and  loving.  He 

Keeps  His  faith  eternally. 

J.  FrancTc.—J.  Svedberg. 


133 


6.7.6.7.6.6.6 

1      NOW  thank  Ave  all  onr  God, 
AVith  heart  and  hands  and  voices, 

Who  wondrous  things  hath  done, 
In  Tvhom  His  earth  rf^joices ; 

Who  from  our  mother's  arms 
Hath  blessed  us  on  our  way 

With  countless  gifts  of  love. 
And  still  is  ours  to-day. 


no 

2  Oh!  may  this  bounteous  God, 
Through  all  our  hfe  be  near  us, 

AVith  ever  joyful  hearts. 
And  blessed  peace  to  cheer  us ; 

And  keep  us  in  His  grace, 
And  guide  us  when  i^erplexed. 

And  free  us  from  all  ills, 
In  this  Avorld  and  the  next. 

3  All  praise  and  thanks  to  God 
The  Father,  now  be  given, 

The  Son  and  Him  who  reigns 
With  them  in  highest  heaven ; 

The  One  eternal  God, 
Whom  earth  and  heaven  adore ; 

For  thus  it  was,  is  now. 
And  shall  be  evermore. 

Martin  Rinkart. 

134.  lis. 

1  WE  gather,  we  gather,  dear  Jesus,  to  bring 
The  breathings  of  love  'mid  the  blossoms  of 

spring ; 
Our  Maker,  Redeemer,  we  gratefully  raise     ' 
Our  hearts  and  our  voices  in  hymning  Thy 

praise. 

2  When  stooping  to  earth  from  the  brightness 

of  heaven. 
Thy  blood  for  our  ransom  so  freely  was 
given, 


180 

Thou    deignedst    to    listen  while  children 

adored, 
With  joyful  hosannas,  the  blest  of  the  Lord. 

3  Those  arms,  which  embraced  little  children 

of  old, 
Still  love  to  encircle  the  lambs  of  the  fold ; 
That  grace  which  inviteth  the  wandering 

home, 
Hath  never  forbidden  the  youngest  to  come. 

4  Hosanna!  Hosanna!  Great  Teacher  we  raise 
Our  hearts  and  our  voices  in  hymning  Thy 

praise 
For  precept  and  promise  so  graciously  given. 
For  blessings  of  earth,   and  for  glories  of 

heaven.  J.  N.  van  UarUngen. 

135.  7.6.7.6.D. 

1  COME,  let  us  sing  of  Jesus, 

While  hearts  and  accents  blend ; 
Come,  let  us  sing  of  Jesus, 

The  sinner's  only  Friend ; 
His  holy  soul  rejoices 

Amid  the  choirs  above, 
To  hear  our  youthful  voices 

Exulting  in  His  love. 

2  We  love  to  sing  of  Jesus, 

Who  wept  our  path  along ; 
We  love  to  sing  of  Jesus, 
The  tempted  and  the  strong ; 


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None  who  besought  His  healing, 

He  passed  unheeded  by; 
And  still  retains  His  feeling 

For  us  above  the  sky. 

3  We  love  to  sing  of  Jesus, 

Who  died  our  souls  to  save ; 
We  love  to  sing  of  Jesus, 

Triumphant  o'er  the  grave ; 
And  in  our  hour  of  danger. 

We'll  trust  His  love  alone. 
Who  once  slept  in  a  manger. 

And  now  sits  on  a  throne. 

4  Then  let  us  sing  of  Jesus, 

While  yet  on  earth  we  stay, 
And  hope  to  sing  of  Jesus 

Throughout  eternal  day. 
For  those  who  here  confess  Him 

He  will  in  heaven  confess. 
And  faithful  hearts  that  bless  Him, 

He  will  forever  bless. 

G.  W.  Bethune. 


136. 


1  SEE  the  shining  dew-drops 

On  the  flowers  strewed. 
Proving  as  they  sparkle 
"God  is  ever  good. 
Ever  good." 

2  See  the  morning  sunbeams 

Lighting  up  the  wood, 


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vSilently  proclaiming 
"God  is  ever  good. 
Ever  good." 

3  Hear  the  mountain  streamlet 

In  its  solitude, 
With  its  ripple  saying 
"God  is  ever  good. 
Ever  good." 

4  In  the  leafy  tree-tops, 

Where  no  fears  intrude, 
Merry  birds  are  singing 
"God  is  ever  good. 
Ever  good." 

5  He  ^^ho  came  to  save  us 

Shed  His  precious  blood  ; 
Better  things  it  speaketh : 
"God  is  ever  good. 
Ever  good." 

6  Bring,  my  heart,  thy  tribute, 

Songs  of  gratitude ; 
All  things  join  to  tell  us 
"God  is  ever  good. 
Ever  good." 


137 


78, 

1  CHILDEEN  of  the  heavenly  King, 
As  ye  journey,  sweetly  sing; 
Sing  your  Savior's  worthy  praise. 
Glorious  in  His  w^orks  and  ways. 


188 

2  Ye  are  traveling  home  to  God, 
In  the  way  the  fathers  trod  ; 
They  are  happy  now,  and  ye 
Soon  their  happiness  shall  see. 

3  O  ye  banished  seed,  be  glad ! 
Christ  our  Advocate  is  made ; 
Us  to  save,  our  flesh  assumes, 
Brother  to  our  souls  becomes. 

4  Shout,  5'e  little  flock,  and  blest ; 
You  on  Jesus'  throne  shall  rest: 
There  your  seat  is  now  prepared ; 
There  j^our  kingdom  and  rcAvard. 

5  Lord,  submissive  make  us  go. 
Gladly  leaving  all  below  ; 
Only  Thou  our  leader  be, 
And  we  still  will  follow  Thee. 

J.  Cennick. 
l3S.  6.5.6.5, 

1  JESUS,  high  in  glory, 

Lend  a  listening  ear, 
When  we  bow  before  Thee, 
Children's  praises  hear. 

2  Though  Thou  art  so  holy. 

Heaven's  Almighty  King, 
Thou  wilt  stoop  to  listen, 
When  Thy  praise  we  sing. 


184 

3  We  are  little  children, 

Weak  and  apt  to  stray ; 
Savior,  guide  and  keep  us 
In  the  heavenly  way. 

4  Save  us.  Lord,  from  sinning ; 

Watch  us  day  by  day ; 
Help  us  now  to  love  Thee ; 
Take  our  sins  away. 

5  Then,  when  Thou  dost  call  us 

To  our  heavenly  home. 

We  would  gladly  answer, 

SaAior,  Lord,  we  come. 

J.  E.  Clarke. 


139 


8.7.8.7.  and  Chorus. 

1  HUMBLE  praises,  holy  Jesus, 
Infant  voices  raise  to  Thee : 
In  Thy  mercy,  oh,  receive  us ! 
Suffer  us  Thy  lambs  to  be. 
Chorus — Hallelujah,  sweetly  singing, 
Joyful  tribute  now  we  bring. 
Hallelujah,  Hallelujah ! 
Hallelujah,  to  our  King! 

2  Gracious  Savior,  be  Thou  with  us ; 

Let  Thy  mercy  richly  flow : 
Give  Thy  Spirit,  blessed  Jesus , 

Light  and  life  on  us  bestow. 
C/iorMs— Hallelujah,  sweetly  singing,  etc. 

Composite. 


1.85 

140.  8.7.8.7. 

1  SAVIOR,  who  Thy  flock  art  feeding, 

With  the  Shepherd's  kindest  care, 
All  the  feeble  gently  leading, 
While  the  lambs  Thy  bosom  share. 

2  Now,  these  little  ones  receiving. 

Fold  them  in  Thy  gracious  arm ; 
There,  Ave  know,  Thy  Word  believing. 
Only  there,  secnre  from  harm. 

3  Never,  from  Thy  pasture  roving. 

Let  them  be  the  lion's  prey ; 
Let  Thy  tenderness,  so  loving, 
Keep  them  through  life's  dangerous  way. 

4  Then  within  Thy  fold  eternal 

Let  them  find  a  resting-place: 
Feed  in  pastures  ever  vernal, 
Drink  the  rivers  of  Thy  grace. 

William  Augustus  Muhlenberg, 


141 


H.  M. 

1  AYHEN  little  Samuel  woke, 

And  heard  His  Maker's  voice. 
At  every  word  He  spoke, 

How  much  did  he  rejoice! 
Oh,  blessed,  happy  child !  to  find 
The  God  of  heaven  so  near  and  kind. 

2  If  God  would  speak  to  me, 
And  say  He  was  my  Friend, 


186 

How  happy  I  should  be! 

Oh,  how  I  would  attend ! 
The  smallest  sin  I  then  T^ould  fear, 
If  God  Almighty  were  so  near. 

3  And  does  He  never  speak  ? 

Oh,  yes,  for  in  His  Word 
He  bids  me  come  to  seek 

The  God  that  Samuel  heard. 
And  every  sin  I  well  may  fear, 
Since  God  Almighty  is  so  near. 

4  Like  Samuel  let  us  say, 

Whene'er  we  read  His  Word, 
"Speak,  Lord,  I  w^ould  obey 

The  voice  that  Samuel  heard ; 
And  when  I  in  Thy  house  appear, 
Speak,  for  Thy  servant  vraits  to  hear." 

Mrs.  Ann  Gilbert. 

142,  c.  M. 

1  O  THOU,  whose  infant  feet  were  found 

Within  Thy  Father's  shrine, 
Whose  years,   ^th   changeless  virtue 
crowned. 
Were  all  alike  divine. 

2  Dependent  on  Thy  bounteous  breath, 

We  seek  Thy  grace  alone. 
In  childhood,  manhood,  age,  and  death, 
To  keep  us  still  Thine  own. 

Reginald  Heber. 


187 

l4-0.  8.7.  6  lines. 

1  SAVIOR,  like  a  sheplieard  lead  us, 

Much  we  need  Tliy  tenderest  care; 
Tn  Thy  pleasaut  pastures  feed  us, 

For  our  use  Thy  fold  prepare. 
Blessed  Jesus,  blessed  Jesus, 

Thou  hast  bought  us,  Thine  we  are. 

2  Thou  hast  promised  to  receive  us, 

Poor  and  sinful  though  we  be; 
Thou  hast  mercy  to  relieve  us, 

Grace  to  cleanse,  and  power  to  free. 
Blessed  Jesus,  blessed  Jesus, 

Let  us  early  turn  to  Thee. 

3  Early  let  us  seek  Thy  favor, 

Early  let  us  do  Thy  will ; 
Blessed  Lord  and  only  Savior, 

With  Thy  love  our  bosom  fill. 
Blessed  Jesus,  blessed  Jesus, 

Thou  hast  loved  us,  love  us  still. 

Dorothy  A.  Thrupp. 
144.  8.7  8.7.D. 

1  WHAT  a  friend  we  have  in  Jesus, 

All  our  sins  and  griefs  to  bear ! 
What  a  privilege  to  carry 

Every  thing  to  God  in  prayer. 
Oh,  what  peace  we  often  forfeit ! 

Oh,  what  needless  pain  we  bear! 
All  because  we  do  not  carry 

Everything  to  God  in  prayer. 


188 

2  Have  we  trials  and  temptations? 

Is  there  trouble  anywhere? 
We  should  never  be  discouraged, 

Take  it  to  the  Lord  in  prayer. 
Can  w^e  find  a  friend  so  faithful, 

Who  will  our  sorrows  share? 
Jesus  knows  our  every  weakness, 

Take  it  to  the  Lord  in  prayer. 

3  Are  we  weak  and  heavy  laden, 

Cumbered  with  a  load  of  care? 
Precious  SaAaor,  still  our  refnge, — 

Take  it  to  the  Lord  in  prayer. 
Do  thy  friends  despise,  forsake  thee  ? 

Take  it  to  the  Lord  in  prayer ; 
In  His  arms  He'll  take  and  shield  thee, 

Thou  wilt  find  a  solace  there. 

H.  Bonar. 

145.  7, 

1  COME,  my  soul,  thy  suit  prepare, 
Jesus  loves  to  answer  prayer : 
He  Himself  has  bid  thee  pray, 
Therefore  will  not  say  thee  nay. 

2  Thou  art  coming-  to  a  King ; 
Large  petitions  with  thee  bring; 
For  His  grace  and  power  are  such 
None  can  ever  ask  too  much. 

3  With  my  burden  I  begin ; 
Lord,  remove  this  load  of  sin : 


189 


Let  Thy  blood  for  sinners  spilt, 
Set  my  conscience  free  from  giiilt. 


4  Lord,  I  come  to  Thee  for  rest, 
Take  possession  of  my  breast ; 

There  Thy  blood-bonght  right  maintain. 
And  without  a  rival  reign. 

5  While  I  am  a  pilgrim  here, 
Let  Thy  love  my  spirit  cheer : 

As  my  Guide,  my  Guard,  my  Friend, 
Lead  me  to  my  journey's  end. 

6  Show  me  what  I  have  to  do, 
Every  hour  my  strength  renew : 
Let  me  live  a  life  of  faith, 

Let  me  die  Thy  people's  death. 

John  Newton. 
146.  L.  M.D. 

1  SWEET   hour  of  praj^er,   sweet  hour    of 

prayer. 
That  calls  me  from  a  world  of  care. 
And  bids  me  at  my  Father's  throne 
Make  all  my  wants  and  wishes  known  ; 
In  seasons  of  distress  and  grief, 
My  soul  has  often  found  relief. 
And  oft  escaped  the  tempter's  snare 
By  thy  return,  SAveet  hour  of  prayer. 

2  Sweet  hour  of  prayer, sweet  hour  of  prayer, 
Thy  wings  shall  my  petition  bear 


190 

To  Him  whose  truth  and  faithfulness 
Engage  the  waiting  soul  to  bless ; 
And  since  He  bids  me  seek  His  face, 
Believe  His  Word,  and  trust  His  grace, 
I'll  cast  on  Him  my  every  care, 
And  wait  for  thee,  sweet  hour  of  prayer. 

Sweet  hour  of  prayer,  sweet  hour  of  prayer, 

May  I  thy  consolation  share ; 

Till  from  Mount  Pisgah's  lofty  height 

I  view  my  home,  and  take  my  flight ; 

This  robe  of  flesh  I'll  drop,  and  rise 

To  seize  the  everlasting  prize ; 

And  shout,  while  passing  through  the  air. 

Farewell,  farewell,  sweet  hour  of  prayer. 

Fanny  J.  Crosby . 


147 


7.6.7.6.D. 

1  O  FOUNT  of  truth  and  mercy. 

Thy  promise  can  not  fail ; 
AVhat  Thou  hast  said  must  ever, 

In  heaven  and  earth  prevail : 
"Call  upon  Me  in  trouble, 

And  I  will  help  afford." 
Yea,  to  my  latest  moment, 

I'll  call  upon  Thee,  Lord. 

2  What  comfort  in  affliction 

To  rest  upon  Thy  grace. 
And  in  Thy  wise  direction 
My  fainting  heart  to  place ! 


191 

AVhen  Thou,  O  Lord,  didst  teach  me 
In  Thine  own  Name  to  pray. 

Thou  to  my  hope  affordedst 
A  refuge  and  a  stay. 

The  yearnings  of  my  bosom 

Thou  hearest.  Lord,  I  know; 
What  to  my  weal  pertaineth 

I  know  Thou  wilt  bestow. 
In  times  of  deepest  anguish 

Thy  helping  hand  is  near ; 
And  on  Thy  loving  bosom 

My  sorrows  Thou  wilt  bear. 

And  to  this  blest  assurance 

I'll  cling  for  evermore ; 
And  never  shall  I  weary 

A  Father  to  implore. 
Depart,  despair  and  anguish, 

That  oft  my  soul  oppress ; 
I'll  cling  unto  my  Savior 

Till  He  my  soul  shall  bless. 

p.  O.  Ny Strom. 


148 


C.  M. 

1  LORD,  teach  us  how  to  pray  aright. 

With  reverence  and  with  fear : 
Though  dust  and  ashes  in  Thy  sight, 
We  may,  we  must,  draw  near. 

2  Burdened  with  guilt,  convinced  of  sin, 

In  Aveakness,  want,  and  woe, 


192 

Fightings  without  and  fears  Avithin, 
Lord,  whither  shall  we  go  ? 

3  God  of  all  grace,  we  come  to  Thee 

With  broken,  contrite  hearts; 
Give,  what  Thine  eye  delights  to  see, 
Truth  in  the  inward  parts. 

4  Give  deep  humility ;  the  sense 

Of  godly  sorrow  give ; 
A  strong  desire,  with  confidence. 
To  hear  Thy  voice  and  live : 

5  Faith  in  the  only  Sacrifice 

That  can  for  sin  atone ; 
To  cast  our  hopes,  to  fix  our  eyes. 
On  Christ,  on  Christ  alone. 

6  Give  these,  and  then  Thy  will  be  done, 

Thus  strengthened  with  all  might, 
We,  through  Thy  Spirit  and  Thy  Son, 
Shall  pray,  and  pray  aright. 

James  Montgomery, 
149.  8.7.8.7.8.8.7. 

1  COME,  Savior  dear,  with  us  abide. 
We  need  Thy  kind  compassion ;  ' 
Thy  flock  to  living  waters  guide, 

AVhich  are  Thy  wounds  and  passion ; 
And  lead  us  into  pastures  green 
Where  faitliful  souls  are  ever  seen 
In  peace  and  blissful  union. 


103 

O  Sea  of  love,  pour  out  Thy  flood 

O'er  all  in  blessed  showers; 
The  fiery  darts  quench  with  Thy  blood 

And  crush  hell's  evil  powers. 
Thou,  of  the  world  the  Mercy  Seat, 
Let  of  Thy  love  the  gentle  heat 

Set  all  our  hearts  a  glowing. 

A.  C.  Rutstrom. 


150,  L.  M. 

1  O  JESUS  Christ,  Thy  grace  us  lend, 
Thy  Holy  Spirit  to  us  send, 

Lift  up  our  hearts,  hear  us,  we  pray, 
And  lead  us  in  life's  narrow  way! 

2  Help  us,  O  Lord,  Thy  Name  to  praise, 
On  us  bestow  Thy  power  and  grace, 
Increase  our  faith,  give  us  Thy  light 
To  hear  and  keep  Thy  Word  aright ! 

3  Till  we  in  heaven  with  one  accord 
Sing,  "Holy,  holj^  holy  Lord," 
And  there  in  glorj^  Thee  behold, 
Revealed  'mid  angel  hosts  untold. 

4  Praise  to  the  Father  and  the  Son, 
And  to  the  Spirit,  Three  in  One. 
Yea,  to  the  Holy  Trinity 

Be  praise  throughout  eternity  ! 

William  August  II.— J.  Gczelius. 


194 

151,  7.8.7.8.8.8. 

1  BLESSED  Jesus,  at  Thy  word 

We  are  gathered  all  to  hear  Thee ; 
Let^our  hearts  and  souls  be  stn-red 

Now  to  seek  and  love  and  fear  Thee ; 
By  Thy  teachings  sweet  and  holy, 
Drawn  from  earth  to  love  Thee  solely. 

2  All  our  knowledge,  sense,  and  sight 

Lie  in  deepest  darkness  shrouded, 
Till  Thy  Spirit  breaks  our  night 

With  the  beams  of  truth  unclouded. 
Thou  alone  to  God  canst  win  us. 
Thou  must  work  all  good  within  us. 

3  Glorious  Lord,  Thyself  impart ! 

Light  of  light,  from  God  proceeding, 
Open  Thou  our  ears  and  heart. 

Help  us  by  Thy  Spirit's  pleading, 
Hear  the  cry  Thy  people  raises. 
Hear,  and  bless  our  prayers  and  praises. 

Tobias  Clausnitzer. 

152.  8.7.8.7.7.7. 

1  OPEN  now  thy  gates  of  beauty, 

Zion,  let  me  enter  there. 
Where  my  soul,  in  joyful  duty. 

Waits  for  Him  who  answers  prayer ; 
Oh,  how  blessed  is  this  place. 
Filled  with  solace,  light,  and  grace ! 


195 

2  Yes,  my  God,  I  come  before  Thee, 

Come  Thou  also  down  to  me ; 
AVhere  we  find  Thee  and  adore  Thee 

There  a  heaven  on  earth  must  be. 
To  my  heart  oh  !  enter  Thou, 
Let  it  be  Thy  temple  now. 

3  Here  Thy  praise  is  gladly  chanted, 

Here  Thy  seed  is  duly  sown : 
Let  my  soul,  where  it  is  planted. 

Bring  forth  precious  sheaves  alone. 
So  that  all  I  hear  may  be 
Fruitful  unto  life  in  me. 

4  Thou  my  faith  increase  and  quicken, 

Let  me  keep  Thy  gift  divine, 
Howsoe'er  temptations  thicken, 

May  Thy  Word  still  o'er  me  shine; 
As  my  pole-star  through  my  life. 
As  my  comfort  in  my  strife. 

5  Speak,  O  God,  and  I  will  hear  Thee, 

Let  Thy  will  be  done  indeed ; 
May  I  undisturbed  draw  near  Thee 

While  Thou  dost  Thy  people  feed  ; 
Here  of  life  the  fountain  flows. 

Here  is  balm  for  all  our  woes. 

Benjamin  Schmolk. 
15o.  8.7.8.7.4.7. 

1  IN  Thy  Name,  O  Lord,  assembling. 

We,  Thy  people,  now  draw  near : 

Teach  us  to  rejoice  with  trembling ; 


196 

Speak,  and  let  Thy  servants  hear; 

Hear  Avith  meekness, 
Hear  Thy  Word  with  godly  fear. 

2  While  our  days  on  earth  are  lengttiened, 

May  v^e  give  them,  Lord,  to  Thee; 
Cheered  by  hope,  and  daily  strengthened. 

May  we  run,  nor  weary  be, 
Till  Thy  glory 
Without  cloud  in  heaven  we  see. 

3  There,  in  worship  purer,  sweeter. 

All  Thy  people  shall  adore; 
Tasting  of  enjoyment  greater 

Than  they  could  conceive  before ; 
Full  enjoyment. 
Full  and  pure  for  evermore. 

Thomas  Kelly, 
154.  7.6.7.6.D. 

1  OH !  enter,  Lord,  Thy  temple. 

Be  Thou  my  spirit's  Guest, 
Who  at  my  birth  didst  give  me 

A  second  birth  more  blest. 
Though  here  to  dwell  Thou  deignest, 

Thou  in  the  Godhead,  Lord, 
Forever  equal  reignest. 

Art  equally  adored. 

2  Oh !  enter,  let  me  know^  Thee, 

And  feel  Thy  po^^er  within, 
The  poAver  that  breaks  our  fetters. 
And  rescues  us  from  sin. 


197 

That  I  may  serve  Thee  truly, 
Oh  !  wash  and  cleanse  Thou  me, 

To  render  honor  duly 
With  perfect  heart  to  Thee. 

3  'Tls  Thou,  O  Spirit,  teachest 

The  soul  to  pray  aright ; 
Thy  songs  have  sweetest  music, 

Thy  prayers  have  wondrous  might. 
They  pierce  the  highest  heaven, 

Unheard  they  cannot  fall. 
Till  He  His  help  hath  given 

Who  surely  helpeth  all. 

4  The  whole  wide  world,  O  Spirit, 

Upon  Thy  hands  doth  rest ; 
Our  wayward  hearts  Thou  turnest 

As  it  may  seem  Thee  best. 
As  Thou  hast  done  so  often, 

Once  more  Thy  power  make  known, 
Convert  the  wicked,  soften 

To  tears  the  heart  of  stone. 

5  Order  our  path  in  all  things 

According  to  Thy  mind, 
And  when  this  life  is  over. 

And  all  must  be  resigned, 
With  calm  and  fearless  spirit 

Oh !  grant  us  then  to  die, 
And  after  death  inherit 

Eternal  life  on  high. 

Paul  Gerhardt. 


198 

155.  8.7.8.7. 

1  COME,  Thou  Fount  of  every  blessing, 
Tune  my  heart  to  sing  Thy  grace ; 
Streams  of  mercy,  never  ceasing. 
Call  for  songs  of  loudest  praise. 

2  Here  I  raise  mine  Ebenezer, 

Hither  by  Thy  help  I'm  come ; 
And  I  hope,  by  Thy  good  pleasure. 
Safely  to  arrive  at  home. 

3  Jesus  sought  me  Tvhen  a  stranger, 

Wandering  from  the  fold  of  God ; 
He,  to  rescue  me  from  danger. 
Interposed  His  precious  blood. 

4  Oh,  to  grace  how  great  a  debtor 

Daily  I'm  constrained  to  be ! 
Let  that  grace.  Lord,  like  a  fetter. 
Bind  my  wandering  heart  to  Thee. 

5  Prone  to  wander.  Lord,  I  feel  it. 

Prone  to  leave  the  God  I  love , 
Here's  my  heart ;  oh !  take  and  seal  it. 
Seal  it  from  Thy  courts  above. 

Robert  Robinson?  a. 

156.  7s.  6  lines. 

1  SAFELY  through  another  week, 
God  has  brought  us  on  our  way ; 
Let  us  now  a  blessing  seek. 
Waiting  in  His  courts  to-day : 


Day  of  all  the  week  the  best, 
Emblem  of  eternal  rest. 

2  Mercies  multiplied  each  hour 

Through  the  week,  our  praise  demand ; 
Guarded  by  Thy  mighty  power. 

Fed  and  guided  by  Thy' hand ; 
Though  ungrateful  we  have  been. 
Only  made  returns  of  sin. 

3  While  we  pray  for  pardoning  grace, 

Through  the  dear  Redeemer's  Name, 
Show  Thy  reconciling  face, 

Take  away  our  sin  and  shame : 
From  our  wordly  cares  set  free, 
May  we  rest  this  day  in  Thee. 

4  Here  we  come,  Thy  Name  to  praise ; 

Let  us  feel  Thy  presence  near ; 
May  Thy  glory  meet  our  eyes. 

While  we  in  Thy  house  appear  : 
Here  afford  us.  Lord,  a  taste 
Of  our  everlasting  feast. 

5  May  the  gospel's  joyful  sound 

Conquer  sinners,  comfort  saints  ; 
Make  the  fruits  of  grace  abound, 

Bring  relief  for  all  complaints  : 
Thus  may  all  our  sabbaths  prove, 
Till  we  join  the  church  above. 

John  Newton,  a. 


200 

157.  7.6.7.6.D, 

1  O  DAY  of  rest  and  gladness ! 

O  day  of  joy  and  light ! 
O  balm  of  care  and  sadness, 

Most  beautiful  and  bright ! 
On  thee  the  high  and  lowly, 

Through  ages  joined  in  tune, 
Sing,  holy,  holy,  holy, 

To  God  the  great  Triune. 

2  On  thee,  at  the  creation, 

The  light  first  had  its  birth ; 
On  thee,  for  our  salvation, 

Christ  rose  from  depths  of  earth ; 
On  thee,  our  Lord,  victorious, 

The  Spirit  sent  from  heaven ; 
And  thus  on  thee,  most  glorious, 

A  triiDle  light  was  given. 

3  To-day,  on  weary  nations, 

The  heavenly  manna  falls ; 
To  holy  convocations 

The  silver  trumpet  calls, 
Where  gospel  Ught  is  glowing 

With  pure  and  radiant  beams, 
And  living  water  flowing 

With  soul-refreshing  streams. 

4  New  graces  ever  gaining 

From  this  one  day  of  rest, 
We  reach  the  rest  remaining 
To  spirits  of  the  blest ; 


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To  Holy  Ghost  be  praises, 

To  Father  and  to  Son, 
The  church  her  voice  upraises 

To  Thee,  blest  Three  in  One. 

C.   Wordsworth. 
158.  8.7,8.7.7.7.8.8. 

1  GUARDIAN  of  pure  hearts,  and  Hearer, 

Lord,  of  every  faithful  prayer, 
In  Thy  courts  one  day  is  dearer. 

Than  a  thousand  days  elsewhere. 
Worn  with  earth's  unrest,  how  sweet 
In  Thy  temple  fair  to  meet ! 
There  to  sing  away  each  sorrow 
That  from  life  and  toil  we  borrow ! 

2  With  the  righteous  oft  it  fareth 

Here,  as  if  his  deeds  were  ill ; 
Blight  fair  virtue's  flowers  impaireth, 

AVeeds  of  vice  do  flourish  still ; 
Joy  and  fortune  haste  away. 
Friends  with  friends — how  short  their  stay ! 
Rachel  still  her  children  mourneth, 
And  her  soul  from  comfort  turneth. 

3  But  when  here  devoutly  soareth 

High  the  temple-anthem  sweet. 
Grief  grows  calm,  no  plaint  outpoureth — 

Hearts  with  holy  rapture  beat : 
Free  from  earthly  clouds  the  soul 
Presses  toward  a  higher  goal, 


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Takes  from  hope  the  comfort  given, 
Speaks  e'en  noAv  the  tongue  of  heaven. 

4  O  my  soul,  thy  wing  ascending 

Yet  on  Salem's  mount  shall  rest ; 
There  where  cherub-harps  are  blending 

With  the  singing  of  the  blest ; 
Let  thy  note  of  praise  and  prayer 
To  thy  God  precede  thee  there, 
While  e'en  yet  a  care-v^orn  mortal. 
Still  without  thy  Father's  portal. 

5  Days  are  dawniug,  days  are  flying! 

Hold  thou  fast  the  Word  of  God  : 
"Lamp  unto  my  feet",  still  crying, 

"Light  unto  my  dreary  road !" 
Joy  thou  in  that  Holy  Word 
Which  of  old  on  earth  was  heard, 
For  man's  peace  and  comfort  given, 
Only  guide  from  earth  to  heaven. 

6  Let  us.  Christians,  here  that  wander, 

As  our  fathers  in  their  day. 
Piously  together  ponder. 

Gladly  sing  and  meekly  pray ; 
Be  the  children's  voices  raised 
To  the  God  their  fathers  praised. 
Let  Thy  bounty  failing  never 
Be  on  us  and  all  forever. 

7  Bless  us,  Father,  and  protect  us. 

Be  our  souls'  sure  hiding  place, 


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Let  Thy  wisdom  still  direct  us, 

Light  our  darkness  with  Thy  grace ! 
Let  Tliy  countenance  on  us  shine, 
Fill  us  all  with  peace  divine. 
Praise  the  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit, 
Praise  Him  all  that  life  inherit ! 

J.  O.  Wallin  and  J.  Svedberg. 
159.  8.7.8.7.4.7. 

1  LORD,  dismiss  us  with  Thy  blessing, 

Fill  our  hearts  with  joy  and  peace! 
Let  us  each.  Thy  love  possessing, 
Triumph  in  redeeming  guace. 

Oh!  refresh  us. 
Traveling  through  this  wilderness. 

2  Thanks  we  give  and  adoration 

For  Thy  gospel's  joyful  sound. 
Msiy  the  fruits  of  Thy  salvation 
In  our  hearts  and  lives  abound : 

May  Thy  presence 
With  us  evermore  be  found. 

3  So,  whene'er  the  signal's  given 

Us  from  earth  to  call  away, 
Borne  on  angels'  wings  to  heaven, 
Glad  the  summons  to  obey. 

May  we,  ready. 
Rise  and  reign  in  endless  day. 

John  Fawcett? 


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160,  7.6.7.6. 

1  ABIDE  with  us,  our  Savior, 

Nor  let  Thy  mercy  cease ; 
From  Satan's  might  defend  us, 
And  grant  our  souls  release. 

2  Abide  with  us,  our  Savior, 

Sustain  us  by  Thy  Word ; 
That  we  with  all  Thy  people 
To  life  may  be  restored. 

3  Abide  with  us,  our  Savior, 

Thou  Light  of  endless  light ; 
Increase  to  us  Thy  blessings. 
And  ^ave  us  by  Thy  might. 

4  To  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit, 

Eternal  One  in  Three, 
As  was,  and  is  forever, 
All  praise  and  glory  be. 

Joshua  Stegmann. 


161 


CM. 

1  ALMIGHTY  God,  Thy  Word  is  cast 

Like  seed  into  the  ground ; 
Now  let  the  dew  of  heaven  descend, 
And  righteous  fruits  abound. 

2  Let  not  the  foe  of  Christ  and  man 

This  holy  seed  remove ; 
But  give  it  root  in  every  heart, 
To  bring  forth  fruits  of  love. 


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3  Let  not  the  world's  deceitful  cares 

The  rising  plant  destroy; 
But  let  it  yield  a  hundred  fold 
The  fruits  of  peace  and  joy. 

4  Oft  as  the  precious  seed  is  sown, 

Thy  quickening  grace  bestow, 
That  all  whose  souls  the  truth  receive. 
Its  saving  pov^^er  may  knoAV. 

John  Cawoocl. 

162. 

1  FOR  a  season  called  to  part. 

Let  us  now  ourselves  commend 
To  the  gracious  eye  and  heart 
Of  our  ever-present  Friend. 

2  Jesus,  hear  our  humble  prayer : 

Tender  Shepherd  of  Thy  sheep, 
Let  Thy  mercy  and  Thy  care 
All  onr  souls  in  safety  keep. 

3  What  we  each  have  now  been  taught. 

Let  our  memories  retain  : 
May  we,  if  we  live,  be  brouglit 
Here  to  meet  in  peace  again. 

4  Then,  if  Thou  instruction  bless. 

Songs  of  praises  shall  be  given ; 
We'll  our  thankfulness  express, 
Here  on  earth,  and  when  in  heaven. 

J,  Newton, 


206 

163,  H.M. 

1  ON  what  has  now  been  sown, 

Thy  blessing,  Lord,  bestow; 
The  power  is  Thine  alone 

To  make  it  spring  and  grow : 
Do  Thou  the  gracious  harvest  raise, 
And  Thou  alone  shalt  have  the  praise. 

2  To  Thee  our  wants  are  known, 

From  Thee  are  all  our  powers. 
Accept  what  is  Thine  own. 

And  pardon  what  is  ours : 
Our  praises,  Lord,  and  prayers  receive, 
And  to  Thy  Word  a  blessing  give. 

3  Oh!  grant  that  each  of  us, 

Who  meet  before  Thee  here, 
May  meet  together  thus. 

When  Thou  and  Thine  appear. 
And  follow  Thee  to  heaven  our  home; 
E'en  so.  Amen,  Lord  Jesus,  come ! 

John  Newton. 


164-.  7.8.7.8.8.8. 

1  NOW  our  worship  sweet  is  o'er — 

Singing,  praying,  teaching,  hearing : 
Let  us  gladly  God  adore. 

For  his  gracious  strength  and  cheering: 
Bless  His  Name,  who  fain  Avould  save  us, 
For  the  rich  repast  he  ga^^e  us . 


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2  Now  the  blessing  cheers  our  heart, 

And  the  service  all  is  ended, 
Let  us  joyfully  depart. 

Be  our  souls  to  God  commended : 
His  good  Spirit  ever  guide  us, 
And  with  all  things  well  provide  us. 

8  Let  our  going  out  be  blest, 

Bless  our  entrance  in  like  measure  ; 
Bless,  O  Lord,  our  toil  and  rest, 

Bless  our  bread,  our  grief,  and  pleasure; 
Be  in  death  Thy  blessing  given ; 
.  And  make  us  blest  heirs  of  heaven ! 

H.  Schenk. 

165.  s.M. 

1  BLEST  be  the  tie  that  binds 

Our  hearts  in  Christian  love: 
The  fellowship  of  kindred  minds 
Is  like  to  that  above. 

2  Before  our  Father's  throne 

We  pour  our  ardent  prayers  ; 
Our  fears,  our  hopes,  our  aims  are  one, 
Our  comforts  and  our  cares. 

3  We  share  our  mutual  woes, 

Our  mutual  burdens  bear; 
And  often  for  each  other  flows 
The  sympathizing  tear. 

4  When  we  asunder  part. 

It  gives  us  inw  ard  pain ; 


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But  we  shall  still  be  joined  in  heart, 
And  hope  to  meet  again. 

5  From  sorro^v,  toil,  and  pain, 
And  sin,  we  shall  be  free; 
And  perfect  love  and  friendship  reign 
Through  all  eternity. 

John  Fawcett, 
166.  L.M. 

1  AWAKE,  my  sonl,  and  with  the  sun 
Thy  daily  stage  of  duty  run  ; 
Shake  off  dull  sloth,  and  joyful  rise 
To  pay  thy  morning  sacrifice. 

2  Wake  and  lift  up  thyself,  my  heart, 
And  with  the  angels  bear  thy  part. 
Who  all  night  long  unwearied  sing- 
High  praise  to  the  eternal  King. 

3  All  praise  to  Thee,  who  safe  hast  kept, 
And  hast  refreshed  me  while  I  slept : 
Grant,  Lord,  when  I  from  death  shall  wake, 
I  may  of  endless  life  partake. 

4  Lord,  I  my  vows  to  Thee  renew; 
Disperse  my  sins  as  morning  dew ; 

Guard  my  first  springs  of  thought  and  will, 
And  with  Thyself  my  spirit  fill. 

5  Direct,  control,  suggest,  this  day. 
All  I  design,  or  do,  or  say ; 

That  all  my  powers,  with  all  their  might, 
In  Thy  sole  glory  may  unite. 


209 

G  Praise  God,  from  whom  all  blessings  flow; 
Praise  Him,  all  creatures  here  below ; 
Praise  Him,  above,  ye  heavenly  host. 
Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

Thomas  Ken.  a. 

167.  CM. 

1  NOW  that  the  sun  is  beaming  bright, 
Once  more  to  God  we  pray. 
That  He,  the  uncreated  Light, 
May  guide  our  souls  this  day. 

-  2  No  sinful  T\^ord,  no  deed  of  wrong, 
Nor  thoughts  that  idly  rove ; 
But  simple  truth  be  on  our  tongue. 
And  in  our  hearts  be  love. 

3  And  while  the  hours  in  order  flow, 

0  Christ,  securely  fence 

Our  gates  beleaguered  by  the  foe. 
The  gate  of  every  sense. 

4  And  grant  that  to  Thine  honor.  Lord, 

Our  daily  toil  may  tend : 
That  we  begin  it  at  Thy  word. 
And  in  Thy  favor  end. 

From  the  Latin, 
168.  7.6.7.6.D. 

1  WHILE  yet  the  morn  is  breaking, 

1  thank  my  God  once  more, 
Beneath  whose  care  awaking 

I  find  the  night  is  o'er; 


210 


I  thank  Him  that  He  calls  me 

To  life  and  health  anew, 
I  know,  Avhate'er  befalls  me, 

His  care  will  still  be  true. 

Guardian  of  Israel,  hear  me, 

Watch  o'er  me  through  the  day, 
In  all  I  do  be  near  me : 

For  others  too  I  pray ; 
To  Thee  I  would  commend  them. 

Our  church,  our  youth,  our  land, 
Direct  them  and  defend  theni. 

When  dangers  are  at  hand. 

Oh !  gently  grant  Thy  blessing, 

That  we  may  do  Thy  will. 
No  more  Thy  ways  transgressing. 

Our  proper  task  fulfill ; 
With  Peter's  full  affiance 

Let  down  our  nets  again, 
If  Thou  art  our  reliance. 

Our  toil  will  not  be  vain. 

Thou  art  the  Vine — oh!  nourish 

The  branches  graft  in  Thee, 
And  let  them  grow  and  flourish 

A  fair  and  fruitful  tree ; 
Thy  Spirit  put  within  us, 

And  let  His  gifts  of  grace 
To  all  good  actions  win  us. 

That  best  may  show  His  praise, 

J.  Muhlmann. 


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169.  7.6.7.6.6.7  7.6. 

1  MY  inmost  heart  now  raises, 

In  this  fair  morning  hour, 
A  song  of  thankful  praises 

To  Thine  ahnighty  power, 
O  God,  upon  Thy  throne ! 

To  honor  and  adore  Thee, 

I  bring  my  praise  before  Thee, 
Through  Christ,  Thine  only  Son. 

2  For  Thou  from  me  hast  warded 

All  perils  of  the  night ; 
From  every  harm  hast  guarded 

My  soul  till  morning's  light. 
Humbly  to  Thee  I  cry : 

O  Savior,  have  compassion. 

And  pardon  my  transgression  : 
Have  mercy.  Lord  most  high  ! 

3  And  shield  me  from  all  evil, 

O  gracious  God,  this  day. 
From  sin,  and  from  the  Devil, 

From  shame  and  from  dismay. 
From  fire's  consuming  breath, 

From  water's  devastation, 

From  need  and  consternation. 
From  evil,  sudden  death. 

4  God  shall  do  my  advising. 

Whose  might  with  wisdom  blends  ; 
May  He  bless  rest  and  rising. 
My  efforts,  means  and  ends  ! 


212 


To  God,  forever  blessed, 
Will  I  with  mine  confide  me, 
And  suffer  Him  to  g:uide  me 

As  seemeth  to  Him  best. 

Amen  !  I  say,  not  fearing 
That  God  rejects  my  prayer ; 

I  doubt  not  He  is  hearing 
And  granting  me  His  care. 

So  I  put  forth  my  hands. 
And  look  not  long  behind  me, 
But  ply  the  task  assigned  me 

By  God,  as  He  commands. 

M.  I.  Matthesius. 


170.  CM. 

1  AGAIN  Thy  glorious  sun  doth  rise, 

I  praise  Thee,  O  my  Lord ; 
With  courage,  strength,  and  hope  renewed, 
I  touch  the  joyful  chord. 

2  On  good  and  evil,  Lord,  Thy  sun 

Is  rising  as  on  me ; 
Let  me  in  patience  and  in  love. 
Seek  thus  to  be  like  Thee. 


3  May  I  in  virtue  and  in  faith. 
And  with  Thy  gifts  content, 
Rejoice  beneath  Thy  covering  wings, 
Each  day  in  mercy  sent, 


213 

4  Safe  with  Thy  counsel  in  my  wort: 
Thee,  Lord,  I'll  keep  in  view, 
And  feel  that  still  Thy  saving  grace 
Is  every  morning  new. 

J.  O.  Wallin. 
111.  L. 

1  ALL  praise  to  Thee,  my  God,  this  night. 
For  all  the  blessings  of  the  light : 

Keep  me,  oh!  keep  me,  King  of  kings. 
Beneath  Thine  own  Almighty  wings  ! 

2  Forgive  me,  Lord,  for  Thy  dear  Son, 
The  ill  that  I  this  day  have  done : 
That  with  the  world,  myself,  and  Thee, 
I,  ere  I  sleep,  at  peace  may  be. 

3  Teach  me  to  live,  that  I  may  dread 
The  grave  as  little  as  my  bed ; 

To  die,  that  this  vile  body  may 
Rise  glorious  at  the  awful  day. 

4  Oh!  when  shall  I,  in  endless  day. 
Forever  chase  dark  sleep  away, 
And  hymns  divine  with  angels  sing- 
In  endless  praise  to  Thee,  my  King? 

5  Praise  God,  from  whom  all  blessings  flow; 
Praise  Him,  all  creatures  here  below; 
Praise  Him  above,  ye  heavenly  host ; 
Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

Thomas  Ken.  a. 


214 

172,  los. 

1  ABIDE  with  me !  fast  falls  the  eventide ; 
The  darkness  deepens:  Lord,  with  me  abide! 
When  other  helpers  fail,  and  comforts  flee, 
Help  of  the  helpless,  oh,  abide  with  me ! 

2  Swift  to  its  close  ebbs  out  life's  little  day ; 
Earth's  joys    grow    dim,  its    glories  pass 

away; 
Change  and  decay  in  all  around  I  see ; 
O  Thou  who  changest  not,  abide  with  me ! 

3  Not  a  brief  glance  I  beg,  a  passing  word. 
But  as  Thou  dwell'st  with  Thy  disciples. 

Lord, 
Familiar,  condescending,  patient,  free. 
Come,  not  to  sojourn,  but  abide  with  me  I 

4  Come  not  in  terrors  as  the  King  of  kings, 
But  kind   and  good,  ^vith  healing  on  Thy 

wings ; 
Tears  for  all  woes,  a  heart  for  every  plea ; 
O  Friend  of  sinners,  thus  abide  ^th  me! 

5  Thou  on  my  head  in  early  youth  didst  smile, 
And,  though  rebellious  and  perverse  mean- 
while, 

Thou  hast  not  left  me,  oft  as  I  left  Thee: 
On  to  the  close,  O  Lord,  abide  with  me ! 

6  I  need  Thy  presence  every  passing  hour : 
What  but  Thy  grace  can  foil  the  tempter's 

power? 


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Who  like  Thyself  my  guide  and  stay  can  be? 
Through  cloud  and  sunshine,  oh,  abide  with 
me! 

7  I  fear  no  foe,  with  Thee  at  hand  to  bless : 
Ills  have  no  weight,  and  tears  no  bitterness. 
Where  is  death's  sting?  where,   grave,  thy 

victory  ? 
I  triumph  still,  if  Thou  abide  with  me ! 

8  Hold  Thou  Thy  cross  before  my  closing  eyes, 
Shine  through  the  gloom,  and  point  me  to 

the  skies : 
Heaven's  morning  breaks,  and  earth's  vain 

shadows  flee ; 
In  life,  in  death,  O  Lord,  abide  with  me! 

Henry  Francis  Lyte, 
173.  L.  M. 

1  SUN  of  my  soul.  Thou  Savior  dear, 
It  is  not  night  if  Thou  be  near : 
Oh,  may  no  earth-born  cloud  arise 
To  hide  Thee  from  Thy  servant's  eyes, 

2  When  the  soft  dews  of  kindly  sleep 
My  Avearied  eyelids  gently  steep, 

Be  my  last  thought,  hoAV  sweet  to  rest 
Forever  on  my  Savior's  breast. 

3  Abide  with  me  from  morn  till  eve, 
For  without  Thee  I  cannot  live, 
Abide  with  me  when  night  is  nigh, 
For  without  Thee  I  dare  not  die. 


216 

4  If  some  poor  wandering  child  of  Thine 
Have  spurned  to-day  the  voice  divine, 
Now,  Lord,  the  gracious  work  begin; 
Let  him  no  more  lie  down  in  sin, 

5  Watch  by  the  sick ;  enrich  the  poor 
AVith  blessings  from  Thy  boundless  store ; 
Be  every  mourner's  sleep  to-night, 

Like  infant's  slumber,  pure  and  light. 

6  Come  near  and  bless  us  when  we  wake. 
Ere  through  the  world  our  way  Ave  take; 
Till  in  the  ocean  of  Thy  love 

We  lose  ourselves  in  heaven  above. 

John  Keble. 


174, 

1  SOFTLY  now  the  light  of  day 
Fades  upon  my  sight  away ; 
Free  from  care,  from  labor  free, 
Lord,  I  would  commune  with  Thee. 

2  Thou  whose  all-pervading  eye    • 
Naught  escapes,  without,  within. 
Pardon  each  infirmity. 

Open  fault,  and  secret  sin. 

3  Soon  for  me  the  hght  of  day 
Shall  forever  pass  away  : 
Then,  from  sin  and  sorrow  free. 
Take  me.  Lord,  to  dwell  with  Thee. 


7s. 


4  Thoti  who,  sinless,  yet  hast  known 
All  of  man's  infirmity; 
Then,  from  Thine  eternal  throne, 
Jesus,  look  with  pitying  eye. 

George  Washington  Doane. 

175.  L.  M. 

1  SUNK  is  the  sun's  last  beam  of  light. 
And  now  the  world  is  wrapt  in  night ; 
Christ!  light  us  w^ith  Thy  heavenly  ray, 
Nor  let  our  feet  in  darkness  stray. 

2  Thanks  Lord,that  Thou  throughout  the  day 
Hast  kept  all  grief  and  harm  away ; 

That  angels  tarried  round  about 
Our  coming  in  and  going  out. 

3  Whate'er  of  wrong  we've  done  or  said, 
Let  not  the  charge  on  us  be  laid ; 

That  through  Thy  free  forgiveness  blest, 
In  peaceful  slumber  w^e  may  rest. 

4  Thy  guardian  angels  round  .us  place, 
All  evil  from  our  couch  to  chase ; 
Our  soul  and  body,  while  we  sleep, 
In  safety,  gracious  Father  keep. 

Nicholas  Hermann,  a. 

176,  8.7.8.7. 

1  JESUS,  tender  Shepherd,  hear  me; 
Bless  thy  little  lamb  to-night ; 
Through  the  darkness  be  Thou  near  me ; 
Keep  me  safe  till  morning  light. 


218 

2  All  this  day  Thy  hand  has  led  me, 

And  I  thank  Thee  for  Thy  care ; 
Thou  hast  clothed  me,  warmed,  and  fed  me, 
Listen  to  my  CTening  prayer. 

3  May  my  sins  be  all  forgiven ; 

Bless  the  friends  I  love  so  Tvell : 
Take  me.  Lord,  at  last  to  heaven, 
Happy  there  with  Thee  to  dwell. 

Mrs.  Mary  Duncan. 


177,  8.7.8.7.D. 

1  SAVIOR,  breathe  an  evening  blessing. 

Ere  repose  our  spirits  seal ; 
Sin  and  Tvant  we  come  confessing, 

Thou  canst  save,  and  Thou  canst  heal; 
Though  destruction  w^alk  around  us, 

Though  the  arrow  near  us  fly. 
Angel-guards  from  Thee  surround  us. 

We  are  safe  if  Thou  art  nigh. 

2  Though  the  night  be  dark  and  dreary, 

Darkness  cannot  hide  from  Thee; 
Thou  art  He,  who  never  weary, 

Watchest  where  Thy  people  be ; 
Should  swift  death  this  night  o'ertake  us, 

And  our  couch  become  our  tomb. 
May  the  morn  in  heaven  awake  us, 

Clad  in  light  and  deathless  bloom. 

James  Edmeston, 


219 

178,  8.7.8.7. 

1  HEAR  my  prayer,  O  Heavenly  Fatber, 

Ere  I  lay  me  down  to  sleep ; 
Bid  Thy  angels,  pure  and  holy, 
Round  my  bed  their  vigil  keep. 

2  Great  my  sins  are,  but  Thy  mercy 

Far  outweighs  them  every  one ; 
Down  before  Thy  cross  T  cast  them, 
Trusting  In  Thy  help  alone. 

3  Keep  me,  through  this  night  of  peril. 

Underneath  its  boundless  shade : 
Take  me  to  Thy  rest,  I  pray  Thee, 
When  my  pilgrimage  is  made. 

4  None  shall  measure  out  Thy  patience 

By  the  span  of  human  thought  ; 
None  shall  bound  the  tender  mercies 
Which  Thy  Holy  Son  hath  wrought. 

5  Pardon  all  my  past  transgressions ; 

Give  me  strength  for  days  to  come; 
Guide  and  guard  me  with  Thy  blessing, 
Till  Thine  angels  bid  me  home. 

Harriet  Parr. 

179.  6.5  6.5. 

1  NOW  the  day  is  over. 
Night  is  drawing  nigh, 
Shadows  of  the  evening 
Steal  across  the  sky. 


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2  NoTv^  the  darkness  gathers, 

Stars  begin  to  peep. 
Birds,  and  beasts,  and  flowers 
Soon  will  be  asleep. 

3  Jesus,  give  the  weary 

Calm  and  sweet  repose. 
With  Thy  tenderest  blessing 
May  my  eyelids  close. 

4  Through  the  long  night-^^atches 

May  Thine  angels  spread 

Their-^vhite  wings  above  me, 

Watching  round  my  bed. 

5  When  the  morning  ^vakens, 

Then  may  I  arise 
Pure  and  fresh  and  sinless 
In  Thy  holy  eyes. 

6  Glory  to  the  Father, 

Glory  to  the  Soil, 
And  to  Thee,  blest  Spirit, 
Whilst  all  ages  run. 

S.  Baring-Gould. 
180.  CM. 

1  I  LOVE  to  steal  awhile  away 

From  every  cumbering  care,  . 
And  spend  the  hours  of  setting  day 
In  humble,  grateful  prayer. 

2  I  love  in  solitude  to  shed 

The  penitential  tear, 


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And  all  His  promises  to  plead 
Where  none  but  God  can  hear. 

3  I  love  to  think  of  mercies  past, 

And  future  good  implore, 
And  all  my  cares  and  sorrows  cast 
On  Him  Avhom  I  adore. 

4  I  love  by  faith  to  take  a  view 

Of  brighter  scenes  in  heaven ; 
The  prospect  doth  my  strength  renew, 
While  here  by  tempests  driven. 

5  Thus  when  life's  toilsome  day  is  o'er, 

May  its  departing  ray 
Be  calm  as  this  impressive  hour, 
And  lead  to  endless  day. 

Phcebe  H.  Broivn. 
181.  8.7.8.7.7.7.8.8. 

1  FATHER,  merciful  and  holy, 

Thee  to-night  I  praise  and  bless, 
Who  to  labor  true  and  lowly, 

Grantest  ever  meet  success ; 
Man3^  a  sin  and  many  a  woe, 
Many  a  fierce  and  subtle  foe 
Hast  Thou  checked  that  once  alarmed  me, 
So  that  naught  to-day  has  harmed  me. 

2  Now  the  light,  that  nature  gladdens, 

And  the  pomp  of  day  is  gone, 
And  my  heart  is  tired  and  saddens, 
As  the  gloomy  night  comes  on ; 


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Ah,  then  with  Thy  changeless  light 
Warm  and  che.er  my  heart  to-night; 
As  the  shadows  round  me  gather, 
Keep  me  close  to  Thee,  my  Father. 

3  Though  T  have  from  Thee  departed, 

NoTv  I  seek  Thy  face  again, 
For  Thy  Son,  the  loYing-hearted, 

Made  our  peace  through  bitter  pain. 
Yes,  far  greater  than  our  sin, 
Though  it  still  be  strong  within, 
Is  Thy  love  that  fails  us  never, 
Mercy  that  endures  forever. 

4  Though  my  weary  eyes  are  closing, 

And  my  senses  fall  asleep, 
Still  my  soul,  on  Thee  reposing. 

Ever  must  it  vigils  keep. 
Let  my  spirit  longingly 
Always  dream,  my  God,  of  Thee, 
Firmly  unto  Thee  e'er  cleaving. 
E'en  in  sleep  Thy  grace  receiving. 

5  Lord,  the  twilight  now  hath  vanished, 

Send  Thy  blessing  on  my  sleep, 
Every  sin  and  terror  banished. 

Let  my  rest  be  calm  and  deep. 
Soul  and  body,  mind  and  health, 
Wife  and  children,  house  and  wealth, 
Friend  and  foe,  the  sick,  the  stranger. 
Keep  Thou  safe  from  harm  and  danger 


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6  O  Thou  mighty  God,  now  hearken 
To  the  prayer  Thy  child  hath  made; 
Jesus,  while  the  night-hours  darken, 

Be  Thou  still  my  Hope,  my  Aid  ; 
Holy  Ghost,  on  Thee  I  call. 
Friend  and  Comforter  of  all. 
Hear  my  earnest  prayer,  oh,  hear  me ! 
Lord,  Thou  hearest,  Thou  art  near  me. 

J.  Bist. 

182.  c.  M. 

1  ONCE  more  a  day  is  at  its  close. 

Its  joys  and  sorrows  spent; 
Another  night  with  sweet  repose 
Unto  the  earth  is  sent. 

2  In  Thee,  O  Lord,  my  trust  I  place, 

No  change  can  Thee  befall ; 
My  days  and  nights,  in  Thy  rich  grace. 
By  Thee  are  numbered  all. 

3  Safe  to  Thy  care  committing  me. 

When  down  the  sun  is  gone, 
I'll  gladly  wake  to  worship  Thee, 
When  day  again  shall  dawn. 

4  If  death  should  summon  me  this  night, 

O  Jesus,  be  Thou  nigh ; 
Give  me  the  comfort  by  Thy  might 
That  Thine  I  live  and  die ! 

F.  J.  Herzog.    J.  O.  Wallin. 


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183. 


184. 


6.6.4.6.6.6,4. 

1  GOD  bless  our  native  land, 
Firm  may  she  ever  stand, 

Through  storm  and  night, 
When  the  wild  tempests  rave, 
Kuler  of  wind  and  wave, 
Do  Thou  our  country  save 

By  Thy  great  might ! 

2  For  her  our  prayer  shall  rise 
To  God  above  the  skies ; 

On  Him  we  wait : 
Thou  who  art  ever  nigh, 
Guarding  with  watchful  eye. 
To  Thee  alone  we  cry, 

God  save  the  State! 

John  S.  Dwight. 


6.6.4.6.6,6  4. 

MY  country  'tis  of  thee. 
Sweet  land  of  liberty. 

Of  thee  I  sing ; 
Land  where  my  fathers  died, 
Land  of  the  pilgrim's  pride. 
From  every  mountain  side 

Let  freedom  ring. 


2  My  native  country,  thee — 
Land  of  the  noble,  free— 

Thy  name  I  love, 
I  love  thy  rocks  and  i-ills, 


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Thy  woods  and  templed  hills ; 
My  heart  with  rapture  thrills 
Like  that  above. 

3  Let  music  swell  the  breeze. 
And  ring  from  all  the  trees 

Sweet  freedom's  song : 
Let  mortal  tongues  awake ; 
Let  all  that  breathe  partake ; 
Let  rocks  their  silence  break — 

The  sound  prolong. 

4  Our  fathers'  God,  to  Thee, 
Author  of  liberty, 

To  Thee  Ave  sing : 
Long  may  our  land  be  bright. 
With  freedom's  holy  light; 
Protect  us  by  Thy  might, 

Great  God,  our  King. 

'O    F.  k.  Smith. 


THE   CHURCH. 


185. 


8.7.8.7.4.7. 


1  ZION  stands  with  hills  surrounded; 
Zion  kept  by  power  divine : 
All  her  foes  shall  be  confounded. 
Though  the  world  in  arms  combine. 

Happy  Zion, 
What  a  favored  lot  is  thine! 


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2  Every  human  tie  may  perish ; 

Friend  to  friend  unfaithful  prove ; 

Mothers  cease  their  own  to  cherish ; 

Heaven  and  earth  at  last  remove : 

But  no  changes 
Can  attend  Jehovah's  love, 

3  In  the  furnace  God  may  prove  thee, 

Thence  to  bring  thee  forth  more  bright, 
But  can  never  cease  to  love  thee; 
Thou  art  precious  in  His  sight: 

God  is  Tvith  thee, 
God,  thine  everlasting  Light. 

Thomas  Kelly. 
186,  8.7.8.7.D, 

1  GLOKIOUS  things  of  thee  are  spoken, 

Zion,  city  of  our  God  ; 
He,  whose  Word  can  not  be  broken. 

Formed  thee  for  His  own  abode. 
On  the  Rock  of  Ages  founded. 

What  can  shake  thy  sure  repose? 
With  salvation's  Tv^alls  surrounded, 

Thou  may'st  smile  at  all  thy  foes, 

2  See  the  streams  of  living  waters, 

Springing  from  eternal  love, 
Well  supply  thy  sons  and  daughters. 

And  all  fear  of  want  remove. 
Who  can  faint  while  such  a  river 

Ever  flows  their  thirst  to  assuage? 
Grace,  which,  like  the  Lord,  the  Giver, 

Never  fails  from  age  to  age. 


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3  Savior,  if  of  Zion's  city 

I,  through  grace,  a  member  am, 
Let  the  Avorld  deride  or  pity, 

I  will  glory  in  Thy  Name. 
Fading  is  the  worldling's  pleasure. 

All  his  boasted  pomp  and  show ; 
Solid  joys  and  lasting  treasure 

None  but  Zion's  children  know. 

John  Neivton. 
187.  7.6.7.6.D. 

1  THE  church's  one  foundation 

Is  Jesus  Christ  her  Lord ; 
She  is  His  new  creation 

By  water  and  the  Word ; 
From  heaven  He  came  and  sought  her 

To  be  His  holy  bride. 
With  His  own  blood  He  bought  her. 

And  for  her  life  He  died. 

2  Elect  from  every  nation, 

Yet  one  o'er  all  the  earth. 
Her  charter  of  salvation 

One  Lord,  one  Faith,  one  Birth, 
One  holy  Name  she  blesses, 

Partakes  one  holy  Food, 
And  to  one  Hope  she  presses. 

With  every  grace  endued. 

3  Though  with  a  scornful  wonder 

Men  see  her  sore  opprest. 
By  schisms  rent  asunder, 


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By  heresies  distrest, 
Yet  paints  their  watch  are  keeping, 

Their  cry  goes  up,  "How  long?" 
And  soon  tlie  night  of  weeping 

Shall  he  the  morn  of  song. 

-  4  'Mid  toil,  and  tribulation, 

And  tumult  of  her  war. 
She  waits  the  consummation 

Of  peace  for  evermore ; 
Till  with  the  vision  glorious 

Her  longing  eyes  are  blest, 
And  the  great  church  victorious 

Shall  be  the  church  at  rest. 

Samuel  J.  Stone. 

188,  s.M. 

1  I  LOVE  Thy  Zion,  Lord, 

The  house  of  Thine  abode ; 
The  church  our  blest  Redeemer  saved 
With  His  o^wn  precious  blood. 

2  I  love  Thy  church,  O  God ; 

Her  avails  before  Thee  stand. 
Dear  as  the  apple  of  Thine  eye, 
And  graven  on  Thy  hand. 

3  For  her  my  tears  shall  fall ; 

For  her  my  prayers  ascend : 
To  her  my  cares  and  toils  be  given, 
Till  toils  and  cares  shall  end. 


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4  Beyond  my  highest  joy 

I  prize  her  heavenly  ways, 
Her  sweet  communion,  solemn  vows, 
Her  hymns  of  love  and  praise. 

5  Jesus,  Thou  Friend  divine. 

Our  Savior  and  our  King, 
Thy  hand  from  every  snare  and  foe. 
Shall  great  deliverance  bring. 

6  Sure  as  Thy  truth  shall  last, 

To  Zion  shall  be  given 
The  brightest  glories  earth  can  jaeld, 
And  brighter  bliss  of  heaven. 

Timothy  Dwight. 
189,  C.M.D. 

1  MY  church!  my  church  !  my  dear  old  church  ! 

My  fathers'  and  my  own ! 
On  Prophets  and  Apostles  built, 

And  Christ  the  corner-stone ! 
All  else  beside,  by  storm  or  tide, 

May  yet  be  overthrown ; 
But  not  my  church — my  dear  old  church — 

Mj^  fathers'  and  my  own  ! 

2  My  church!  mj  church!  my  dear  old  church! 

My  glory  and  my  pride ! 
Firm  in  the  faith  Immanuel  taught, 

She  holds  no  faith  beside. 
Upon  this  rock,  'gainst  every  shock. 

Though  gates  of  hell  assail, 


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She  stands  secure,  ^th  promise  sure, 
"They  never  shall  prevail." 

3  My  church!  my  church!  my  dear  old  church! 

I  love  her  ancient  name; 
And  God  forbid,  a  child  others 

Should  ever  do  her  shame ! 
Her  mother-care,  I'll  ever  share ; 

Her  child  I  am  alone. 
Till  He  who  gave  me  to  her  arms 

Shall  call  me  to  His  own. 

4  My  church!  my  church!  my  dear  old  church  ! 

I've  heard  the  tale  of  blood, 
Of  hearts  that  loved  her  to  the  death-^ 

The  great,  the  wise,  the  good. 
Our  martyred  sires  defied  the  fires 

For  Christ  the  crucified ; 
The  one  delivered  faith  to  keep. 

They  burned,  they  bled,  they  died. 

5  My  church !  my  church !  I  love  my  church, 

For  she  exalts  my  Lord  ! 
She  speaks,  she  breathes,  she  teaches  not, 

But  from  His  written  Word, 
And  if  her  voice  bids  me  rejoice, 

From  all  my  sins  released ; 
'Tis  through  the  atoning  sacrifice, 

And  Jesus  is  the  Priest. 

6  My  church !  my  church !  I  love  my  church, 

For  she  doth  lead  me  on 


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To  Zion's  Palace  Beautiful, 
Where  Christ  my  Lord  hath  gone. 

From  all  below,  she  bids  me  go, 
To  Him,  the  Life,  the  Way, 

The  Truth  to  guide  my  erring  feet 
From  darkness  into  day. 

7  Then  here,  my  church !  my  dear  old  church ! 

Thy  child  would  add  a  tow. 
To  that  whose  token  once  was  signed 

Upon  his  infant  brow  : — 
Assault  who  may,  kiss  and  betray, 

Dishonor  and  disown. 
My  church  shall  yet  be  dear  to  me, 

My  fathers'  and  my  own  ! 

Anon. 
190,  ^  8.8.7.8.8.7, 

1  BE  not  dismayed,  thou  little  flock. 
Although  the  foe's  fierce  battle  shock, 

Loud  on  all  sides,  assail  thee. 
Though  o'er  thy  fall  they  laugh  secure. 
Their  triumph  cannot  long  endure , 

Let  not  thy  courage  fail  thee. 

2  Thy  cause  is  God's — go  at  His  call. 
And  to  His  hand  commit  thine  all ; 

Fear  thou  no  ill  impending : 
His  Gideon  shall  arise  for  thee, 
God's  Word  and  people  manfully, 

In  God's  own  time  defending. 


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3  Our  hope  is  sure  in  Jesus'  might ; 
Against  themselves  the  godless  fight, 

Themselves,  not  us,  distressing; 
Shame  and  contempt  their  lot  shall  be ; 
God  is  with  us,  vs^ith  Him  are  we; 

To  us  belongs  His  blessing. 

Gustavus  Adolphus.    J.  O.  Wallin. 
191,  L.M 

1  JESUS  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun 
Does  his  successive  journeys  run  ; 

His  kingdom  stretch  from  shore  to  shore 
Till  moons  shall  wax  and  ^wane  no  more. 

2  For  Him  shall  endless  prayer  be  made, 
And  endless  praises  crown  His  head  ; 
His  Name,  like  sweet  perfume,  shall  rise 
With  every  morning  sacrifice. 

3  People  and  realms  of  every  tongue 
Dwell  on  His  love  with  sweetest  song ; 
And  infant  voices  shall  proclaim 
Their  early  blessings  on  His  Name. 

4  Blessings  abound  where'er  He  reigns ; 
The  prisoner  leaps  to  lose  his  chains ; 
The  weary  find  eternal  rest. 

And  all  the  sons  of  want  are  blest. 

5  AVhere  He  displays  His  healing  power, 
Death  and  the  curse  are  known  no  more; 
In  Him  the  tribes  of  Adam  boast 

More  blessings  than  their  father  lost. 


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Let  every  creature  rise  and  bring 
Peculiar  honors  to  our  King ; 
Angels  descend  with  songs  again, 
And  earth  repeat  the  loud  Amen. 


Isaac  Watts. 


192 


8.7.8.7.8.8.7. 

1  THY  scepter,  Jesus,  shall  extend 

As  far  as  day  prevaileth ; 
Thy  glorious  kingdom,  without  end, 

Shall  stand  when  all  else  faileth. 
Thy  blessed  Name  shall  be  confessed, 
And  round  Thy  cross  forever  blest, 

Shall  kings  and  people  gather. 

2  The  child  that's  born  to  Thee  we  take, 

To  Thee  in  death  we  hasten ; 
In  joy  we  often  Thee  forsake, 

But  not  when  sorrows  chasten. 
Where  truth  and  virtue  are  oppressed. 
Where  sorrow  dwells,  pain  and  unrest. 

Thy  help  alone  availeth. 

3  Come,  Jesus,  then,  in  weal  and  Avoe, 

In  life  and  death  be  near  us ; 
Thy  grace  upon  our  hearts  bestow, 

And  let  Thy  Spirit  cheer  us. 
For  every  conflict  strength  afford, 
And  gather  us  in  peace,  O  Lord, 

When  all  the  world  Thou  judgest.    ' 

F.  M.  Franzen, 


m 

193.  &.7.8.'?.e.5.6.6.'J. 

1  A  MIGHTY  Fortress  is  our  God, 

A  trusty  Shield  and  Weapon ; 
He  helps  us  in  our  every  need 

That  hath  us  now  o'ertaken. 
The  old  malignant  foe 
Means  us  deadly  woe : 
Deep  guile  and  cruel  might 
Are  his  dread  arms  in  fight, 

On  earth  is  not  his  equal. 

2  With  might  of  ours  can  naught  be  done, 

Soon  were  our  loss  effected ; 
But  for  us  fights  the  Valiant  One 

Whom  God  Himself  elected. 
Ask  ye  who  this  may  be? 
Jesus  Christ,  'tis  He, 
As  Lord  of  Hosts  adored. 
Our  only  King  and  Lord, 

He  holds  the  field  forever. 

8  Though  devils  all  the  world  should  fill, 
All  watching  to  devour  us, 
We  tremble  not,  we  fear  no  ill, 
They  cannot  overpower  us. 

For  this  world's  prince  may  still 
Scowl  fierce  as  he  will, 
We  need  not  be  alarmed. 
For  he  is  now  disarmed ; 
One  little  word  o'erthrows  him. 


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4  The  Word  they  still  shall  let  remain, 
Nor  any  thanks  have  for  It ; 
He's  by  our  side  upon  the  plain. 
With  His  good  gifts  and  Spirit, 

Take  they,  then,  what  they  will, 
Life,  goods,  all ;  and  still, 
E'en  when  their  worst  is  done. 
They  yet  have  nothing  won, 
The  kingdom  ours  remaineth. 

Martin  Luther. 
194,  L.  M. 

1-  ABIDE  with  us,  O  Savior  dear. 
For  dark  and  lowering  clouds  appear; 
And  let  Thy  light.  Thy  Word  divine. 
Continue  in  Thy  church  to  shine. 

2  This  is  a  dark  and  evil  day, 
Forsake  us  not,  O  Lord,  we  pray; 
And  let  us  in  our  grief  and  pain 
Thy  Word  and  Sacraments  retain. 

3  Lord  Jesus,  help,  Thy  church  uphold, 
For  we  are  weak,  indifferent,  cold ; 
Give  us  Thy  Spirit  and  Thy  grace. 
And  spread  Thy  truth  in  every  place. 

4  And  keep  us  steadfast  in  Thy  Word, 
Stay  Satan's  fatal  wiles,  O  Lord  ; 
To  us  Thy  grace  and  power  reveal. 
And  let  Thy  church  Thy  presence  feel. 

5  And,  gracious  Lord,  consider  too 
How  many  teachers  are  untrue ; 


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By  wisdom  they  would  know  the  Lord, 
And  set  at  naught  His  holy  Word. 

6  Those  haughty  spirits.  Lord,  restrain, 
Who  do  Thy  holy  Word  disdain, 
And  ever  seek  for  something  new^. 
Contrived  to  change  Thy  doctrines  true. 

7  And  since  the  cause  is  Thine  we  pray, 
Do  Thou  the  arm  of  evil  stay ; 

And  grace  and  power  and  wisdom  lend 
To  those  who  would  Thy  Word  defend. 

8  Thy  Word  is  in  distress  and  need 
Our  comfort  and  defence  indeed; 
By  it  Thy  church  keep  pure  within 
And  free  from  error,  shame,  and  sin. 

9  Grant  that  Thy  Word  may  light  our  way 
That  we  in  darkness  may  not  stray. 
But  through  this  vale  of  sin  and  woe. 
May  to  the  heavenly  mansions  go. 

N.  Selnecker.    J.  Svedberg. 


195. 

1  CHOSEN  seed  and  Zion's  children. 

Ransomed  from  eternal  wrath, 
Traveling  to  the  heavenly  Canaan 

On  a  rough  and  thorny  path ; 
Church  of  God  in  Christ  elected, 

Thou  to  God  art  reconciled. 
But  on  earth  thou  art  a  stranger. 

Persecuted  and  reviled. 


8.7.8.7.D. 


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Still  rejoice  amid  thy  trials, 

Nor  regard  thy  lot  amiss ; 
For  the  kind  and  loving  Savior 

Is  the  source  of  all  thy  bliss. 
May  He  ever  be  thy  portion, 

He  who  gave  thee  life  and  breath ; 
In  His  keeping  fear  no  evil 

Now  or  in  the  Hour  of  death. 

Pleasantly  thy  lines  have  fallen 

Underneath  the  tree  of  life ; 
For  the  Lord  is  thy  salvation 

And  thy  shield  in  all  thy  strife : 
Here  the  timid  bird  finds  shelter. 

Here  the  swailow  finds  a  nest, 
Trembling  fugitive  a  refuge, 

And  the  weary  pilgrim  rest. 

4  Faith  and  love  are  the  conditions ; 

All  on  faith  and  love  depends; 
Love  of  law  is  the  fulfilment, 

Faith  God's  mercy  apprehends  ; 
Who  hath  faith  shall  see  salvation, 

Who  hath  love  shall  life  obtain. 
May,  O  Lord,  Thy  love  possess  us. 

And  Thy  Spirit  in  us  reign. 

5  And  upon  this  blest  foundation, 

Lord,  our  Lord,  and  Savior  King, 
May  Thy  Spirit  e'er  unite  us. 

To  it  may  we  ever  cling. 
May  we,  members  of  one  body, 


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Grow  Id  to  a  perfect  whole; 
Grant,  O  Lord,  that  in  Thj^  people 
There  may  be  one  heart  and  soul. 

A.  C.  Butstrom. 
19  6,  11.11.11.6.6.11. 

1  WITH  God  and  His  merc3%  His  Spirit  and 

Word 
And  loving  communion  at  altar  and  board, 
We  meet  with  assurance  the  dawn  of  each 
day : 

The  Shepherd  is  with  us. 
The  Shepherd  is  with  us. 
To  lead  and  protect  us  and  teach  us  the  way. 

2  In  perilous  times,  amid  tempests  and  night, 
A  band  presses  on,  through  the  gloom  to- 
ward light. 

Though  humble,  and  meek,  and  disowned  by 
the  world, 

They  follow  the  Savior, 
They  follow  the  Savior, 
And  march  on  to  glory,  with  banners  un- 
furled. 

3  While  groveling  worldlings  with  dross  are 

content, 
And  ever  on  sin  and  transgression  are  bent, 
I  follow,  victorious  hosts,  at  your  word. 

And  march  on  to  glory, 

And  march  on  to  glory. 
We  march  on  to  glory,  our  captain,  the  Lord. 


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4  The  sign  of  the  cross  I  trhimphantly  bear, 
Though  none  of  my  kindred  that  emblem 

maj^  wear, 
I  joyfully  follow  the  champions  of  right, 
Who  march  on  to  glory, 
Who  march  on  to  glory, 
Who  march  on  to  glory,  with  weapons  of 
might. 

5  The  Pillar  that  guides  us  through  peril  and 

strife, 
The  Rock  that  is  cleft,  giving  waters  of  life, 
Is  Christ,  and  His  cross.     By  His  Spirit  and 
Word, 

The  heart  He  refreshes, 
The  heart  He  refreshes, 
The  heart  He  refreshes,  our  Savior  and  Lord. 

6  Though  Satan  may  sift  me,   and  sinning 

brings  death, 
Yet  will  I  holdfast,  till  my  last  dying  breath. 
The  glorious  truth  of  the  consecrate  Son, 

Who  died  for  the  many, 

Who  died  for  the  many. 
And  suffering  death,  our  atonement  has  won. 

7  I  know  that  in  spite  of  transgression  and 

sin 

God's  heart  bears  for  sinners  but  mercy 
within, 

For  Christ  for  mankind  has  full  righteous- 
ness won, 


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The  One  for  the  many, 
The  One  for  the  many, 
The  One  for  the  world  standing  righteous 
alone. 

8  Yea,  this  is  the  ground  for  my  comfort  and 

joy, 
In  moments  when  doubt  seeks  my  faith  to 

destroy ; 
Whenever  my  body  and  soul  be  oppressed 
I  flee  to  Thy  presence, 
I  flee  to  Thy  presence, 
And  find  in  Thy  presence  protection  and  rest. 

9  O  Shepherd,  abide  with  us,  care  for  us  still, 
And  feed  us  and  lead  us  and  teach  us  Thy  will; 
And  when  in  Thy  heavenly  fold  we  shall  be, 

Our  thanks  and  our  praises. 

Our  thanks  and  our  praises, 

Our  thanks  and  our  praises  we'll  render  to 

Thee.  C.  O.  Rosenius. 

197,  *  8.7.8.7.4.7. 

1  ON  the  mountain's  top  appearing, 

Lo  !  the  sacred  herald  stands, 
Welcome  news  to  Zion  bearing, 
Zion  long  in  hostile,  lands : 

Mourning  captive, 
God  himself  will  loose  thy  bands. 

2  Has  the  night  been  long  and  mournful? 

Have  thy  friends  unfaithful  proved? 


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Have  thy  foes  been  proud  and  scornful, 
By  thy  sighs  and  tears  unmoved? 

Cease  thy  mourning ; 
Zion  still  is  w^ell  beloved. 

3  God,  thy  God,  Avill  now  restore  thee; 

He  Himself  appears  thy  Friend  ; 
All  thy  foes  shall  flee  before  thee ; 
Here  their  boasts  and  triumphs  end  : 

Great  deliverance 
Zion's  King  vouchsafes  to  send. 

4  Enemies  no  more  shall  trouble ; 

All  thy  wrongs  shall  be  redressed  ; 
For  thy  shame  thou  shalt  have  double, 
In  thy  Maker's  favor  blest : 

All  thy  conflicts 
End  in  everlasting  rest. 

Thomas  Kelly. 
198.  8.7.  6  lines. 

1  CHRIST,  Thou  art  the  sure  Foundation, 

Thou  the  Head  and  Corner-stone ; 
Chosen  of  the  Lord,  and  precious. 

Binding  all  the  church  in  one; 
Thou  Thy  Zion's  help  forever, 

And  her  confidence  alone. 

2  To  this  temple,  where  we  call  Thee, 

Come,  O  Lord  of  Hosts,  to-day  ! 
With  Thy  wonted  loving-kindness 
Hear  Thy  servants  as  they  pray; 


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And  Thy  fullest  benediction 
Shed  within  these  walls  alway. 

3  Here  vouchsafe  to  all  Thy  servants 

What  they  ask  of  Thee  to  gain, 
What  they  gain  from  Thee  forever 

With  the  blessed  to  retain, 
And  hereafter  in  Thy  glory  . 

Evermore  with  Thee  to  reign. 

4  Praise  and  honor  to  the  Father, 

Praise  and  honor  to  the  Son, 
Praise  and  honor  to  the  Spirit, 

Ever  Three  and  ever  One ; 
One  in  might,  and  one  in  glory, 

While  eternal  ages  run. 

John  Mason  Neale,  a. 

199.  s.M. 

1  How  beauteous  are  their  feet. 

Who  stand  on  Zion's  hill ! 
Who  bring  salvation  on  their  tongues, 
And  words  of  i^eace  reveal. 

2  How  charming  is  their  voice! 

How  sweet  their  tidings  are ! 
Zion  behold  thy  Savior  King; 
He  reigns  and  triumphs  here. 

3  How  happy  are  our  ears. 

That  hear  this  joyful  sound. 
Which  kings  and  prophets  waited  for. 
And  sought,  but  never  found  ! 


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4  How  blessed  are  our  eyes, 

That  see  this  heavenly  light ! 
Prophets  and  kings  desired  it  long, 
But  died  without  the  sight. 

5  The  watchmen  join  their  voice, 

And  tuneful  notes  emijloy ; 
Jerusalem  breaks  forth  in  songs, 
And  deserts  learn  the  joy. 

6  The  Lord  makes  bare  His  arm 

Through  all  the  earth  abroad ; 
Let  all  the  nations  now  behold 
Their  Savior  and  their  God. 

Iscuic  Watts,  a. 
200.  8.7.8.7.D. 

1  SAVIOR,  sprinkle  many  nations. 

Fruitful  let  Thj^  sorrows  be ; 
By  Thy  pains  and  consolations 

Draw  the  Gentiles  unto  Thee. 
Of  Thy  cross  tlie  wondrous  story 

Be  it  to  the  nations  told; 
Let  them  see  Thee  in  Thy  glory. 

And  Thy  mercy  manifold. 

2  Far  and  wide,  though  all  unknowing. 

Pants  for  Thee  each  mortal  breast : 
Human  tears  for  Thee  are  flowing. 

Human  hearts  in  Thee  Avould  rest. 
Thirsting  as  for  dews  of  even, 

As  the  new-mown  grass  for  rain. 


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Thee  they  seek,  as  God  of  heaven, 
Thee  as  Man,  for  sinners  slain. 

Savior,  lo,  the  isles  are  waiting, 

Streched  the  hand,  and  strained  the  sight, 
For  Thy  Spirit,  new-creating, 

Love's  pnre  flame,  and  vi^isdom's  light. 
Give  the  Word,  and  of  the  preacher 

Speed  the  foot,  and  touch  the  tongue, 
Till  on  earth,  by  every  creature. 

Glory  to  the  Lamb  be  sung. 

Arthur  Cleveland  Coxe. 


201. 


6  6.4.6.6.6.4. 

1  THOU,  whose  almighty  word 
Chaos  and  darkness  heard, 

And  took  their  flight; 
Hear  us,  we  humbly  pray ; 
And  where  the  gospel  day 
Sheds  not  its  glorious  ray. 

Let  there  be  light ! 

2  Thou,  who  didst  come  to  bring, 
On  Thy  redeeming  wing. 

Healing  and  sight. 
Health  to  the  sick  in  mind. 
Sight  to  the  inly  blind, 
Oh,  no^^  to  all  mankind 

Let  there  be  hght ! 

3  Spirit  of  truth  and  love. 
Life-giving,  holy  Dove, 


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Speed  forth  Thy  flight ; 
Move  on  the  waters'  face, 
Bearing  the  lamp  of  grace, 
And  in  earth's  darkest  place 

Let  there  be  light ! 

Holy  and  blessed  Three, 
Glorious  Trinity, 

Wisdom,  Love,  Might ! 
Boundless  as  ocean's  tide. 
Rolling  in  fullest  pride, 
Through  the  earth,  far  and  wide. 

Let  there  be  light ! 

John  Marriott. 


202 


7.6.7.6.D. 

1  THE  morning  light  is  breaking; 

The  darkness  disappears ; 
The  sons  of  earth  are  Avaking 

To  penitential  tears ; 
Each  breeze  that  sweeps  the  ocean 

Brings  tidings  from  afar. 
Of  nations  in  commotion, 

Prepared  for  Zion's  war. 

2  See  heathen  nations  bending 

Before  the  God  we  love, 
And  thousand  hearts  ascending 

In  gratitude  above ; 
While  sinners,  now  confessing, 

The  gospel  call  obey, 


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And  seek  the  Sayior's  blessing — 
A  nation  in  a  day. 

3  Blest  river  of  salvation, 

Pursue  thine  onward  way ; 
Flow  thou  to  every  nation, 

Nor  in  thy  richness  stay ; 
Stay  not  till  all  the  lowly 

Triumphant  reach  their  home : 
Stay  not  till  all  the  holy 

Proclaim — "The  Lord  is  come!" 

S.  F.  Smith. 
203.  76.7.6.D. 

1  FROM  Greenland's  icy  mountains, 

From  India's  coral  strand ; 
Where  Afric's  sunny  fountains 

Roll  down  their  golden  sand ; 
From  many  an  ancient  river, 

From  many  a  palmy  plain, 
They  call  us  to  deliver 

Their  land  from  error's  chain. 

2  What  though  the  spicj^  breezes 

Blo^w  soft  o'er  Ceylon's  isle ; 
Though  every  jjrospect  pleases. 

And  only  man  is  vile : 
In  vain  with  lavish  kindness 

The  gifts  of  God  are  strown : 
The  heathen,  in  his  blindness, 

Bows  down  to  wood  and  stone. 


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3  Shall  we,  whose  souls  are  lighted 

With  wisdom  from  on  high, 
Shall  we  to  men  benighted 

The  lamp  of  life  den 3'  ? 
Salvation,  oh,  salvation  ! 

The  joyful  sound  proclaim, 
Till  each  remotest  nation 

Has  learned  Messiah's  Name. 

4  Waft,  w^aft,  ye  winds,  His  story, 

And  you,  ye  waters,  roll, 
Till,  like  a  sea  of  glory. 

It  spreads  from  pole  to  pole ; 
Till  o'er  our  ransomed  nature 

The  Lamb  for  sinners  slain, 
Redeemer,  King,  Creator, 

In  bliss  returns  to  reign. 

Reginald  Heber. 
204,  7.6,7.6.1 

1  NOW  be  the  gospel  banner 

In  every  land  unfurled ; 
And  be  the  shout — Hosanna! 

Re-echoed  through  the  world ; 
Till  every  isle  and  nation. 

Till  every  tribe  and  tongue, 
Receive  the  great  salvation. 

And  join  the  happy  throng. 

2  Yes,  Thou  shalt  reign  forever, 

O  Jesus,  King  oX  kings ! 


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Thy  light,  Thy  love,  Thy  favor, 
Each  ransomed  captive  siugs : 

The  isles  for  Thee  are  waitiDg, 
The  deserts  learn  Thy  praise, 

The  hills  and  valleys  greeting, 
The  song  responsive  raise. 

Thomas  Hastings. 
205.  8.7.8.7.4.7. 

1  MIGHTY  Lord,  extend  Thy  kingdom, 

Be  the  truth  with  triumph  crowned ; 
Let  the  lands  that  sit  in  darkness 

Hear  the  glorious  gospel  sound, 
From  our  borders 
To  the  world's  remotest  bound. 

2  By  Thine  arm,  eternal  Father, 

Scatter  far  the  shades  of  night ; 
Let  the  great  Immanuel's  kingdom 
Open  like  the  morning  light : 

Let  all  barriers 
Yield  before  Thy  heavenly  might. 

3  Come,  in  all  Thy  Spirit's  power ; 

Come,  Thy  reign  on  earth  restore ; 
In  Thy  strength,  ride  forth  and  conquer, 
Still  advancing  more  and  more, 

Till  all  people, 
Shall  Thy  holy  Name  adore. 

Joseph  Cottle,  a. 


206.  s.M. 

1  O  LORD  onr  God,  arise, 

The  cause  of  truth  maintain  ; 
And  wide  o'er  all  the  peopled  world 
Extend  her  blessed  reign. 

2  Thou  Prince  of  Life,  arise, 

Nor  let  Thy  conquests  cease : 
Far  spread  the  glory  of  Thy  Name, 
And  bless  the  earth  with  peace. 

3  Thou,  Holy  Ghost,  arise. 

Exert  Thy  quickening  power. 

And  o'er  a  dark  and  ruined  world 

'Thy  light  and  peace  outpour. 

4  All  on  the  earth,  arise. 

To  God  the  Savior  sing ; 
From  shore  to  shore,  from  earth  to  heaven. 
Let  His  High  praises  ring. 

Ralph  Wardlaw. 


207. 


5.5.5.5.6.5.6.5. 

1  HOW  wondrous  and  great 

Thy  works,  God  of  praise! 
How  just,  King  of  saints, 

And  true  are  Thy  ways ! 
Oh,  who  shall  not  fear  Thee, 

And  honor  Thy  Name  ? 
Thou  only  art  holy. 

Thou  only  supreme. 


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208. 


To  nations  long  dark 

Thy  light  shall  be  shown ; 
Their  worship  and  vows 

Shall  come  to  Thy  throne : 
Thy  truth  and  Thy  judgments 

Shall  spread  all  abroad, 
Till  earth's  every  peojjle 

Confess  Thee  their  God. 

H,  U.  OnderdonJc . 
6,5.  16  lines. 

1  WHO  is  on  the  Lord's  side? 

Who  Avill  serve  the  King  ? 
Who  will  be  His  helpers, 

Other  lives  to  bring  ? 
Who  will  leave  the  world's  side? 

Who  will  face  the  foe? 
Who  is  on  the  Lord's  side? 

AVho  for  Him  will  go  ? 
Who  is  on  the  Lord's  side? 

Who  will  serve  the  King  ? 
Who  will  be  His  helpers. 

Other  lives  to  bring  ? 
By  Thy  grand  redemption. 

By  Thy  grace  divine, 
We  are  on  the  Lord's  side; 

Savior,  we  are  Thine. 

2  Not  for  weight  of  glory, 

Not  for  crown  and  palm, 
Enter  we  the  army. 
Raise  the  warrior-psalm ; 


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But  for  love  that  claimeth 

Lives  for  whom  He  died, 
He  whom  Jesus  nameth 

Must  be  on  His  side. 
Who  is  on  the  Lord's  side? 

Who  will  serve  the  King-? 
Who  will  he  His  helpers, 

Other  lives  to  bring? 
By  Thy  grand  redemption, 

By  Thy  grace  divine, 
We  are  on  the  Lord's  side; 

SaAior,  we  are  Thine. 

Jesus,  Thou  hast  bought  us. 

Not  with  gold  or  gem. 
But  with  Thine  own  life-blood, 

For  Thy  diadem ; 
With  Thy  blessing  filling 

All  Avho  come  to  Thee, 
Thou  hast  made  us  willing. 

Thou  hast  made  us  free. 
Who  is  on  the  Lord's  side?    . 

Who  will  serve  the  King? 
Who  will  be  His  helpers. 

Other  lives  to  bring? 
By  Thj  grand  redemption 

By  Thy  grace  divine. 
We  are  on  the  Lord's  side; 

Savior  we  are  Thine. 

Frances  R.  Havergal. 


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THE  WORD. 

209.  7.6.7.6.D. 

1  O  WORD  of  God  Incarnate, 

O  Wisdom  from  on  high, 
O  Truth  unchanged,  unchanging, 

O  Light  of  our  dark  sky ; 
We  praise  Thee  for  the  radiance 

That  from  the  hallowed  page, 
A  lantern  to  our  footsteps. 

Shines  on  from  age  to  age. 

2  The  church  from  her  dear  Master 

Received  the  gift  divine, 
And  still  that  light  she  lifteth 

O'er  all  the  earth  to  shine. 
It  is  the  golden  casket 

Where  gems  of  truth  are  stored; 
It  is  the  heaven-drawn  picture 

Of  Christ,  the  living  Word. 

3  It  floateth  like  a  banner 

Before  God's  hosts  unfurled ; 
It  shineth  like  a  beacon 
'    Above  the  darkling  world : 
It  is  the  chart  and  compass, 
That  o'er  life's  surging  sea. 
Mid  mists,  and  rocks,  and  quicksands, 
Still  guides,  O  Christ,  to  Thee. 


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4  Oh  make  Thy  church,  dear  Savior, 

A  lamp  of  burnished  gold. 
To  bear  before  the  nations 

Thy  true  light  as  of  old  : 
Oh,  teach  Thy  wandering  pilgrims 

By  this  their  path  to  trace. 
Till,  clouds  and  darkness  ended. 

They  see  Thee  face  to  face. 

Wm.  W.  How. 

210.  CM. 

1  HOW  precious  is  the  Book  divine. 

By  inspiration  given ! 
Bright  as  a  lamp  its  doctrines  shine. 
To  guide  our  souls  to  heaven. 

2  It  sweetly  cheers  our  drooping  hearts 

In  this  dark  vale  of  tears , 
Life,  light,  and  joy  it  still  imparts, 
And  quells  our  rising  fears. 

3  This  lamp,  through  all  the  tedious  night 

Of  life,  shall  guide  our  way. 
Till  we  behold  the  clearer  light 
Of  an  eternal  day. 

John  Faiccett. 

211,  CM. 

1  FATHER  of  mercies,  in  Thy  Word 
What  endless  glory  shines ! 
Forever  be  Thy  Name  adored 
For  these  celestial  lines. 


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2  Here  the  Redeemer's  welcome  voice 

Spreads  heavenly  peace  around  ; 
And  life  and  everlasting  joys 
Attend  the  blissful  sound. 

3  Oh,  may  these  heavenly  pages  be 

My  ever  dear  delight ; 
And  still  new  beauties  may  I  see, 
And  still  increasing  light ! 

4  Divine  Instructor,  gracious  Lord ! 

Be  Thou  forever  near ; 
Teach  me  to  love  Thy  sacred  Word, 
And  view  my  SaA^or  there. 

Anne  Steele. 

212.  n  M. 

1  LORD,  keep  us  steadfast  in  Thy  Word : 
Curb  ^hose  who  fain  by  craft  or  swprd 
Would  wrest  the  kingdom  from  Thy  Son, 
And  set  at  naught  all  He  hath  done. 

2  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  power  make  known; 
•    For  Thou  art  Lord  of  lords  alone : 

Defend  Thy  Christendom,  that  we 
May  evermore  sing  praise  to  Thee. 

3  O  Comforter,  of  priceless  worth. 
Send  peace  and  unity  on  earth. 
Support  us  in  our  final  strife. 
And  lead  us  out  of  death  to  life. 

Martin  Luther. 


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218.  CM. 

1  HOW  shall  the  young  secure  their  hearts, 

And  guard  their  lives  from  sin? 
Thy  Word  the  choicest  rules  imparts 
To  keep  the  conscience  clean. 

2  'Tis  like  the  sun,  a  heavenly  light, 

That  guides  us  all  the  day ; 
And  through  the  dangers  of  the  night 
A  lamp  to  lead  our  way. 

3  The  starry  heavens  Thy  rule  obey, 

The  earth  maintains  her  place; 
And  these  Thy  servants,  night  and  day, 
Thy  skill  and  power  express. 

4  But  still  Thy  law  and  gospel,  Lord, 

Have  lessons  more  divine ; 
Not  earth  stands  firmer  than  Thy  Word, 
No  stars  so  nobly  shine. 

5  Thy  Word  is  everlasting  truth : 

How  pure  is  every  page! 
That  holy  Book  shall  guide  our  youth. 
And  well  support  our  age. 

Isaac  Watts. 
214.  8.8.9.9.8.8. 

1  WHAT  gives  the  power,   what  gives  the 
might 
And  courage  to  the  Christian  knight? 
What  is  the  best  fortification  ? 


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What  sword  can  conquer  every  nation, 
And  never  once  did  break  or  bend  ? 
It  is  the  Word  that  God  did  send. 

2  What  arrow  fleet  doth  never  yield? 
Doth  break  and  puncture  every  shield  ? 
What  two-edged  sword  through  heart  and 

feeling 
Doth  pierce  and  soon  the  wound  is  healing ; 
And  makes  the  enemy  a  friend  ? 
It  is  the  Word  that  God  did  send. 

3  What,  like  a  whirlwind  in  its  might, 
With  power  of  thunder  to  affright. 
Speaks  to  the  sinner's  heart  and  feeling, 
And  causes  to  come  o'er  him  stealing 
Thoughts  of  the  awful  judgment  hour? 
It  is  God's  holy  Word  of  power. 

4  What,  whispering  like  the  zephyrs  low. 
Doth  peace  and  happiness  besto^sv ; 
Doth  wipe  the  tears  and  stop  the  sighing. 
And  bringeth  comfort  to  the  dying; 

And  light'neth  sorrow's  heavy  loa^? 
It  is  the  Word,  the  Word  of  God. 

5  O  Word  of  poTver,  Thou  Word  of  life ! 
For  sinners  gavest  Thou  Thy  life. 
That  all  our  sins  might  be  forgiven. 
And  we  might  find  a  way  to  heaven. 
In  Thee  both  life  and  truth  begun, 

O  Word  of  God,  God's  only  Son  ! 


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6  Oh,  come  Avith  life,  oh,  come  with  might! 
Be  armor  to  the  Christian  knight. 
Lead  on  Thy  little  flock  from  sorrow, 
Who  here  do  toil  that  they  to-morrow 
May  go  to  peace  from  war  and  strife ! 
Come  lead  us  home ;  O  Word  of  Life ! 

Ernst  M.  Arndf^ 
215,  6.6.4.6.6.6.4. 

1  LORD  of  all  power  and  might, 
Father  of  love  and  light. 

Speed  on  the  Word  ! 
Oh,  let  the  gospel  sound 
All  the  wide  world  around. 
Wherever  man  is  found  ! 

God  speed  His  Word ! 

2  Lo !  what  embattled  foes. 
Stern  in  their  hate,  oppose 

God's  holy  Word ; 
One  for  His  truth  we  stand. 
Strong  in  His  own  right  hand, 
Firm  as  a  martyr  band. 

God  shield  His  Word ! 

3  Onward  shall  be  our  course, 
Despite  of  fraud  and  force ; 

God  is  before:  ^ 

His  Word  ere  long  shall  run 
Free  as  the  noon-day  sun ; 
His  purpose  must  be  done : 

God  bless  His  Word.  Hughstoweii. 


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216.  lis. 

1  THE  Bible!  the  Bible!  more  precious  than 

gold, 
The  hopes  and  the  glories  its  pages  unfold ! 
It  speaks  of  a  Savior,  and  tells  of  His  love ; 
It  shows  us  the  way  to  the  mansions  above. 

2  The  Bible!  the  Bible!  blest  volume  of  truth, 
Hovk^  sweetly  it  smiles  on  the  season    of 

youth ! 
It  bids  us  seek  early  the  pearl  of  great  price, 
Ere  the  heart  is  enslaved  in  the  bondage  of 

vice. 

3  The  Bible !  the  Bible !  we  hail  it  with  joy. 
Its  truths  and  its  glories  our  tongues  shall 

employ ; 
We'll  sing  of  its  triumphs,  we'll  tell  of  its 

TTorth, 
And  send  its  glad  tidings  afar  o'er  the  earth. 


217. 


7.6.7.6.D.  and  Chorus. 

Tell  me  the  old,  old  story, 

Of  unseen  things  above ; 
Of  Jesus  and  His  glory, 

Of  Jesus  and  His  love. 
Tell  me  the  story  simply. 

As  to  a  little  child  ; 
For  I  am  weak  and  wear3^ 

And  helpless  and  defiled. 


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Chorus — Tell  me  the  old,  old  story, 
Tell  me  the  old,  old  story ; 
Tell  me  the  old,  old  story, 
of  Jesus  and  His  love. 

2  Tell  me  the  story  slowly, 

That  I  may  take  it  in — 
That  wonderful  redemption, 

God's  remedy  for  sin  ; 
Tell  me  the  story  often. 

For  I  forget  so  soon ; 
The  early  dew  of  morning 

Has  passed  away  at  noon. 

Chorus — Tell  me  the  old,  etc. 


8  Tell  me  the  story  softly. 

With  earnest  tones  and  grave; 
Remember,  I'm  the  sinner 

Whom  Jesus  came  to  save. 
Tell  me  that  story  always. 

If  you  would  really  be. 
In  any  time  of  trouble, 

A  comforter  to  me. 

Chorus— TqW  me  the  old,  etc. 


4  Tell  me  the  same  old  story. 
When  you  have  cause  to  fear 
That  this  world's  empty  glory, 
Is  costing  me  too  dear. 


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Yes,  and  when  that  world's  glory 

Is  da^vning  on  my  soul, 
Tell  me  the  old,  old  story: 

"Christ  Jesus  makes  thee  whole." 
Chorus — Tell  me  the  old,  etc. 

Catherine  Hankey. 


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BAPTISM. 

7.8.7.8.8.1 

1  BLESSED  Jesus,  here  we  stand, 

Met  to  do  as  Thou  hast  spoken ; 
And  this  child,  at  Thy  command, 

NoTv  we  bring  to  Thee,  in  token 
That  to  Thee  it  here  is  given  ; 
For  of  such  shall  be  Thy  heaven. 

2  Yes,  Thy  warning  voice  is  plain. 

And  Tve  fain  Tvould  keep  it  duly ; 
"He  who  is  not  born  again, 

Heart  and  life  renewing  truly, 
Born  of  water  and  the  Spirit, 
Can  My  kingdom  not  inherit." 

3  Therefore  hasten  we  to  Thee ; 

Take  the  pledge  we  bring,  oh,  take  it ! 
Let  us  here  Thy  glory  see. 

And  in  tender  pity  make  it 
Now  Thy  child,  and  leave  it  never. 
Thine  on  earth  and  Thine  forever. 


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4  Make  it,  Lord,  Thy  member  now ; 

Shepherd,  take  Thy  lamb,  and  feed  it. 
Prince  of  peace,  its  peace  be  Thou ; 

Way  of  life,  to  heaven  lead  it , 
Vine,  this  branch  may  nothing  sever, 
Be  it  graft  in  Thee  forever. 

5  Now  upon  Thy  heart  it  lies,  * 

AVhat  our  heart  so  dearly  treasure  : 
Heavenward  lead  our  burdened  sighs, 

Pour  Thy  blessing  without  measure ; 
AVrite  the  name  we  now  have  given, 
Write  it  in  the  book  of  heaven. 

Benjamin  Schmolk. 
219.  8.7.8.7.D. 

1  GOD,  in  human  flesh  appearing, 

Took  the  children  to  His  breast, 
Lambs  with  His  green  pastures  cheering. 

Fitting  for  His  heavenly  rest ; 
This  is  gentleness  unbounded, 

This  is  lowliness  of  heart ; 
All  are  by  His  love  surrounded, 

None  are  ever  bid  depart. 

2  Lord !  I  bless  Thy  mercy  endless, 

For  Thy  pleasure  is  to  bless ; 
Me  too,  when  my  soul  was  friendless. 

Thou  didst  to  Thy  bosom  press  : 
For  I,  too,  to  Thee  was  given 

In  the  pure  baptismal  wave, 
There  Thou  mad'st  me  heir  of  heaven. 

Who  hast  died  my  soul  to  save. 


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3  Feeble  is  the  love  of  mother, 

Father's  blessings  are  as  naught, 
AVhen  compared,  my  King  and  Brother, 

With  the  wonders  Thou  hast  wrought ; 
Thus  it  pleased  Thy  heavenly  meekness ; 

Pleasing  also  be  my  praise. 
Till  my  songs  of  earthly  weakness 

Burst  into  celestial  lays. 

p.  F.  Hiller. 
220.  C.  H.  M. 

1  FATHER,  who  hast  created  all 

In  wisest  love,  we  pray, 
Look  on  this  babe,  who  at  Thy  call 

Is  entering  on  life's  way. 
Bend  o'er  it  now  with  blessing  fraught. 
And  make  Thou  something  out  of  naught. 

2  O  Son,  who  diedst  for  us,  behold, 

We  bring  our  child  to  Thee ! 
Great  Shepherd,  take  it  to  Thy  fold. 

Thine  own  for  aye  to  be : 
Defend  it  through  this  earthly  strife, 
And  lead  it  in  the  path  of  life. 

3  Spirit,  who  broodest  o'er  the  wave. 

Descend  upon  this  child : 
Give  endless  life,  its  spirit  lave 

With  waters  undefiled : 
Grant  it,  while  yet  a  babe,  to  be 
A  child  of  God,  a  home  for  Thee! 


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4  O  God,  what  Thou  command'st  is  done: 
We  speak,  but  Thine  the  might : 
This  child,  which  scarce  hath  seen  the  sun, 
.    Oh,  pour  on  it  Thy  hght. 
In  faith  and  hope,  in  joy  and  love. 
Thou  Sun  of  all  below,  above  ! 

Albert  Knapp. 
221.  9.8.9.8.8.8 

1  BAPTIZED  into  Thy  Name  most  holy, 

O  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
I  claim  a  place,  though  weak  and  lowly. 

Among  Thy  seed.  Thy  chosen  host; 
Buried  with  Christ,  and  dead  to  sin, 
Thy  Spirit  now  shall  live  within, 

2  My  loving  Father,  Thou  dost  take  me 

To  be  henceforth  Thy  child  and  heir ; 
My  faithful  vSavior,  Thou  dost  make  me 

The  fruit  of  all  Thy  sorrows  share, 
Thou,  Holy  Ghost,  wilt  comfort  me, 
When  darkest  clouds  around  I  see. 

3  And  I  have  vowed  to  fear  and  love  Thee, 

And  to  obey  Thee,  Lord,  alone; 
I  felt  Thy  Holy  Spirit  move  me, 

And  freely  pledged  myself  Thine  own, 
Ilenouncing  sin  to  keep  the  faith. 
And  war  with  evil  unto  death. 

4  My  faithful  God,  Thou  failest  never. 

Thy  covenant  Avill  e'er  abide; 


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Oh,  cast  me  not  away  forevef. 

Should  I  transgress  it  on  my  side ; 
If  I  have  sore  mj  soul  defiled, 
Yet  still  forgive,  restore  Thy  child. 

5  Yea,  all  I  am,  and  love  most  dearly, — 

To  Thee  anew  I  give  the  Tvhole ; 
Oh,  let  me  make  my  vows  sincerely, 

Take  full  possession  of  my  soul. 
Let  naught  within  me,  naught  I  own. 
Serve  any  will  but  Thine  alone. 

6  And  never  let  my  purpose  falter, 

O  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
But  keep  me  faithful  to  Thine  altar. 

Till  Thou  Shalt  call  me  from  my  post; 
So  unto  Thee  I  live  and  die, 
And  praise  Thee  evermore  on  high. 

J.  J.  Bambaek. 


THE    LORD'S    SUPPER. 

222.  L.M. 

1  THE  death  of  Jesus  Christ,  our  Lord, 
We  celebrate  -with  one  accord ; 

It  is  our  comfort  in  distress. 

Our  heart's  sweet  joy  and  happiness. 

2  He  blotted  out  w^ith  His  own  blood 
The  judgment  that  against  us  stood ; 


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He  full  atonement  for  us  made, 
And  all  our  debt  He  fully  paid. 

3  That  this  is  so  and  ever  true 
He  gives  an  earnest  ever  new, 
In  this  His  holy  Supper,  here 

We  taste  His  love  so  sweet,  so  near. 

4  For  His  true  body,  as  He  said. 

And  His  true  blood,  for  sinners  shed, 
In  this  communion  we  receive, 
His  sacred  Word  we  do  believe. 

5  A  precious  food  this  is  indeed. 
It  never  faileth,  such  we  need, 
A  heavenly  manna  for  our  soul, 
That  we  may  safely  reach  our  goal. 

6  Then  blessed  is  each  worthy  guest 
Who  in  this  promise  finds  his  rest. 
For  Jesus  will  in  love  abide 

With  those  who  do  in  Him  confide : 

7  The  guest  that  comes  with  true  intent 
To  turn  to  God  and  to  repent, 

To  live  for  Christ,  to  die  to  sin, 
And  thus  a  holy  life  begin. 

8  Who  does  unworthy  here  appear, 
Does  not  believe,  nor  is  sincere, 
Salvation  here  he  can  not  find. 
May  we  this  warning  bear  in  mind. 


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9  O  Jesus  Christ,  our  Brother  dear, 
Unto  Thy  cross  we  no^v  draw  near ; 
Thy  sacred  wounds  indeed  make  whole 
A  wounded  and  aflaicted  soul. 

10  Help  us  sincerely  to  believe 
That  we  Thy  mercy  do  receive, 
And  in  Thy  grace  do  find  our  rest, 
Amen.    He  who  believes  is  blest. 

H.  Spegel.    J.  O.  Wallin. 
223.  7.6.7.6.8.7.6. 

1  THINE  OAvn,  O  loving  Savior, 

Thou  bidst  come  near  to  Thee, 
Thy  passion's  fruits,  Thy  favor, 

Thy  grace.  Thou  givest  free 
To  them  who  by  Thy  grace  and  love 

Are  members  of  Thy  kingdom 
Now  here  and  there  above. 

2  To  us  on  earth  yet  dwelling 

Thou  dost  descend  to  give, 
In  love  all  love  excelling, 

Thyself  that  ive  may  live, 
And  sayest  ever  kind  and  good : 

"Take,  eat,  this  is  My  body, 
Take,  drink,  this  is  My  blood." 

3  We  hear  Thine  invitation ; 

We  hear,  O  Lord,  Thy  call. 
The  word  of  consolation. 
It  is  for  us,  for  all ; 


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It  draws  us  to  Thy  loving  heart, 

It  brings  to  us  Thy  blessing, 
It  does  Thy  peace  impart. 

4  Thy  heart  is  in  all  anguish, 

A  refuge  to  the  poor. 
Thy  heart  for  us  did  languish, 

And  bitter  death  endure. 
Thy  heart  yet  filled  with  peace  and  rest, 

With  comfort  and  salvation 
Draws  near  to  every  breast. 

5  Thou  still  in  loving  favor 

To  us,  Thine  own,  art  near, 
To  lead  us  as  our  Savior 

Unto  a  Father  dear, 
A  Father  willing  to  forgive 

The  children  Thou  didst  ransom. 
Those  who  through  Thee  shall  live. 

6  Thine  own  we  are,  and  ever, 

Until  our  latest  breath. 
Will  we  remain,  and  never 

In  joy,  in  grief,  in  death. 
Depart  from  Thee ;  and  all  our  days 

Thou  art  with  us  here  present 
As  Thine  own  promise  says. 

F.  M.  Franzen. 

224,  83.D. 

1  DECK  thyself,  my  soul,  with  gladness. 
Leave  the  gloomy  haunts  of  sadness, 
Come  into  the  daylight's  splendor, 


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There  Tvith  joy  thy  praises  render 
Unto  Him  whose  grace  unbounded 
Hath  this  wondrous  banquet  founded; 
High  o'er  all  the  heavens  He  reigneth, 
Yet  to  dwell  with  thee  He  deigneth. 

Hasten  as  a  bride  to  meet  Him, 
And  with  loving  reverence  greet  Him, 
For  with  words  of  life  immortal 
Now  He  knocketh  at  thy  portal ; 
Haste  to  ope  the  gates  before  Him, 
Saying,  while  thou  dost  adore  Him, 
"Suffer,  Lord,  that  I  receive  Thee, 
And  I  never  more  will  leave  Thee." 

He  who  costly  goods  desireth 
To  obtain,  much  gold  requireth; 
But  to  freely  give  the  treasure 
Of  Thy  love  is  Thy  good  pleasure. 
For  on  earth  there  is  no  coffer 
Which  as  payment  ^^e  might  offer 
For  this  cup  Thy  blood  containing, 
And  this  manna  in  us  raining. 

Ah  !  how  hungers  all  my  spirit 
For  the  love  I  do  not  merit ! 
Oft  have  I,  with  sighs  fast  thronging. 
Thought  upon  this  food  with  longing. 
In  the  battle  well-nigh  worsted. 
For  this  cup  of  life  have  thirsted. 
For  the  Friend,  who  here  invites  us, 
And  to  God  Himself  unites  us. 


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5  Sun,  who  all  my  life  dost  brighten, 
Light,  who  dost  my  soul  enlighten, 
Joy,  the  sweetest  man  e'er  knoweth. 
Fount,  Avhence  all  my  being  floweth, 
At  Thy  feet  I  cry,  my  Maker, 

Let  me  be  a  fit  partaker 

Of  this  blessed  food  from  heaven, 

For  our  good.  Thy  glory,  given. 

6  Lord,  Thy  fervent  love  hath  driven 
Thee  to  leave  Thy  throne  in  heaven, 
For  us  on  the  cross  to  languish, 
And  to  die  in  bitter  anguish. 

To  forego  all  joy  and  gladness, 
And  to  shed  Thy  blood  in  sadness, 
AVhich  we  drink  now ;  grant  that  never 
We  forget  Thy  love,  dear  Savior  ! 

7  Jesus,  Bread  of  life,  I  pray  Thee, 
Let  me  gladly  here  obey  Thee, 
Never  to  my  hurt  invited. 

Be  Thy  love  with  love  requited  ; 
From  this  banquet  let  me  measure. 
Lord,  how  vast  and  deep  loA^e's  treasure; 
Through  the  gifts  Thou  here  dost  give  me 
As  Thy  guest  in  heaven  receive  me. 

J.  Franck. 
2^25.  7.6.7.6.D. 

1  O  LIVING  Bread  from  heaven. 
How  hast  Thou  fed  Thy  guest ! 
The  gifts  Thou  now  hast  given 


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Have  filled  my  heart  with  rest. 
Oh,  Tvondrous  food  of  blessing, 

Oh,  cup  that  heals  our  woes ! 
My  heart  this  gift  possessing, 

In  thankful  song  o'erflows. 

My  Lord,  Thou  here  hast  led  me 

Within  Thy  holiest  place. 
And  there  Thyself  hast  fed  me 

With  treasures  of  Thy  grace : 
And  Thou  hast  freely  given 

What  earth  could  never  buy. 
The  Bread  of  Life  from  heaven. 

That  now  I  shall  not  die! 

Thou  givest  all  I  wanted. 

The  food  can  death  destroy ; 
And  Thou  hast  freely  granted 

The  cup  of  endless  joy. 
Ah,  Lord,  I  do  not  merit 

The  favor  Thou  hast  shown, 
And  all  my  soul  and  spirit 

Bow  down  before  Thy  throne ! 

Lord,  grant  me  that,  thus  strengthened 

With  heavenly  food,  while  here 
My  course  on  earth  is  lengthened, 

I  serve  w^ith  holy  fear : 
And  when  Thou  call'st  my  spirit 

To  leave  this  world  below, 
I  enter,  through  Thy  merit. 

Where  joys  unmingled  flow. 

J,  Rist, 


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226. 

1  LORD  Jesus  Christ !    To  Thee  we  pray, 
From  us  God's  wrath  Thou  turn'st  aAvay, 
Thine  agony  and  bitter  death 

Redeem  us  from  eternal  wrath. 

2  That  we  may  never  this  forget 
Thy  body  for  our  food  is  set; 

And  in  the  wine  Thou  giv'st  Thy  blood 
To  cleanse  our  souls,  a  sacred  flood. 

3  Then  praise  the  Father,  by  whose  love 
The  Son  descended  from  above. 
Became  the  Bread  of  Life  to  thee. 
And  bore  thy  sins  upon  the  tree. 

4  Firmly  on  this  thou  must  believe ; 
That  here  the  sick  their  food  receive, 
Which  heals  them  from  the  wounds  of  sin, 
Creating  heav^enly  health  within. 

5  Our  Savior  saith:  Come  unto  Me, 
Ye  who  now  feel  your  poverty  : 
My  mercy  I  will  freely  give, 

Your  anguished  conscience  I'll  relieve. 

6  If  in  thy  heart  this  faith  doth  rest. 
Which  tliou  hast  here  in  words  confessed, 
A  welcome  guest  thou  here  shalt  be, 
And  Christ  Himself  shall  banquet  thee. 


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7  But  fruits  must  still  thy  faith  approve ; 
Thy  neighbor  thou  must  truly  love; 
That  love  let  him  from  thee  receive, 
Which  here  to  thee  thy  God  doth  give. 

Martin  Luther. 
227.  L.  M. 

1  WITH  holy  joy  my  heart  doth  beat, 
I  go  my  blessed  Lord  to  meet ; 

Thy  mercy  and  Thy  grace  afford 
That  I  may  taste  Thy  goodness,  Lord. 

2  O  Lord,  forgive  my  sin  I  pray. 
Turn  not  from  my  distress  away; 
Thou  barest  all  our  sin  and  ttoc. 
On  me  Thy  saving  grace  bestow. 

3  Though  I  have  done  this  evil,  Lord, 
And  sinned  against  Thy  holy  Word, 
Yet  do  I  now  draw  near  to  Thee, 
Extend  Thy  mercy,  Lord,  to  me. 

4  And  let  me  all  my  sorrows  see 
Turned  into  joy  and  peace  by  Thee. 
When  at  Thy  table,  Lord,  I  kneel. 
Let  me  Thy  loving  presence  feel. 

5^ A  heavenly  food  I  there  receive, 
Which  doth  my  hungry  soul  relieve ; 
What  care  I  now  for  want  or  need  ? 
Thy  precious  love  is  wealth  indeed. 


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6  -Oh,  come,  dear  Savior,  then  to  me. 
Deign  to  prepare  a  place  for  Thee 
Within  my  heart,  and  there  remain, 
And  faith,  and  hope,  and  love  maintain. 

7  Thine  let  me  be  whate'er  befall, 
Thou  art  my  life,  my  joy,  my  all ; 
Thou,  light  and  comfort  of  my  heart, 
In  life,  in  death,  my  hope  Thou  art. 

S.  J.  Hedborn. 
228.  8.7.8.7.8.8.7. 

1  CRUSHED  by  my  sin,  O  Lord,  to  Thee 

I  come  in  my  affliction  : 
Oh,  full  of  pity,  look  on  me, 

Impart  Thy  benediction. 
My  sins  are  great,  Avhere  shall  I  flee? 
The  blood  of  Jesus  speaks  for  me ; 

For  all  our  sins  He  carried. 

2  Repentant  at  Thy  feet  I  fall, 

To  Thy  cross  humbly  clinging, 
O  Jesus,  hear  me  when  I  call, 

My  wants  before  Thee  bringing. 
My  trust  is  in  Thy  grace  and  power  ; 
For  all  was  finished  in  that  hour, 

When  Thou  didst  make  atonement. 

3  When  I  approach  Thine  altar.  Lord, 

May  I  this  comfort  cherish. 
That  on  the  cross.  Thy  blood  was  poured 
For  me,  lest  I  should  perish. 


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Thou  didst  for  me  God's  law  fulfill,      » 
That  holy  joy  my  heart  might  thrill 
When  on  Thy  love  I'm  feasting. 

4  Be  Thou  my  shield  'gainst  Satan's  power, 
Whene'er  he  would  assail  me ; 
The  victor's  crown,  T^^hen  comes  death's 
-hour. 
Oh,  let  it  never  fail  me ! 
Lord  Jesus,  Thou  who  savedst  me. 
My  life  I  would  devote  to  Thee, 
To  praise  Thy  Name  forever. 

C.  F.  Gellert. 

229.  L.M. 

1  JESUS,  Thou  Joy  of  loving  hearts! 

Thou  Fount  of  life !  Thou  light  of  men  ! 
From  the  best  bliss  that  earth  imparts. 
We  turn  unfilled  to  Thee  again. 

2  Thy  truth  unchanged  hath  ever  stood , 

Thou  savest  those  that  on  Thee  call ; 
To  them  that  seek  Thee,  Thou  art  good, 
To  them  that  find  Thee,  All  in  all. 

3  We  taste  Thee,  O  Thou  living  Bread, 

And  long  to  feast  upon  Thee  still ; 
We  drink  of  Thee,  the  Fountain  Head, 
And  thirst  our  souls  from  Thee  to  fill. 

4  Our  restless  spirits  yearn  for  Thee, 

Where'er  our  changeful  lot  is  cast ; 


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Glad  that  Thy  gracious  smile  we  see, 
Blest,  that  our  faith  can  hold  Thee  fast. 

5  O  Jesus,  ever  with  us  stay ! 

Make  all  our  moments  calm  and  bright ; 
Chase  the  dark  night  of  sin  away. 
Shed  o'er  the  world  Thy  holy  light. 

Bernard  of  Clairvaux. 

230.  c.  M. 

1  ACCORDING  to  Thy  gracious  word, 

In  meek  humility, 
This  will  I  do,  my  dying  Lord, 
I  will  remember  Thee. 

2  Thy  body,  broken  for  my  sake. 

My  bread  from  heaven  shall  be ; 
Thy  testa  mental  cup  I  take, 
And  thus  remember  Thee. 

8  Gethsemane  can  I  forget, 
Or  there  Thy  conflict  see, 
Thine  agony  and  bloody  sweat, 
And  not  remember  Thee  ? 

4  When  to  the  cross  I  turn  mine  eyes, 

And  rest  on  Calvary, 
O  Lamb  of  God,  my  Sacrifice! 
I  must  remember  Thee. 

5  Remember  Thee  and  all  Thy  pains. 

And  all  Thy  love  to  me ; 
Yes,  while  a  breath,  a  pulse  remains. 
Will  I  remember  Thee. 


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6  And  when  these  failing  lips  grow  dumb, 
And  mind  and  memory  flee, 
When  Thou  shalt  in  Thy  kingdom  come, 
Jesus,  remember  me. 

James  Montgomery, 

231.  CM. 

1  HERE  at  Thy  Table,  Lord,  we  meet 

To  feed  on  food  divine : 
Thy  body  is  the  bread  we  eat, 
Thy  precious  blood  the  wine. 

2  He  that  prepares  this  rich  repast. 

Himself  comes  down  and  dies  ; 
And  then  invites  us  thus  to  feast 
Upon  the  sacrifice. 

3  Sure,  there  was  never  love  so  free, 

Dear  Savior,  so  divine ! 
Well  Thou  may'st  claim  that  heart  of  me. 
Which  o^^es  so  much  to  Thine. 

4  Yes,  Thon  shalt  surely  have  my  heart, 

My  soul,  my  strength,  my  all; 
With  life  itself  I'll  freely  part, 
My  Jesus,  at  Thy  call. 

Samuel  Stennett. 


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REPENTANCE. 

232,  L.  M. 

1  GOD  calling  yet !  shall  I  not  hear? 
Earth's  pleasures  shall  I  still  hold  dear? 
Shall  life's  swift  passing  years  all  fly, 
And  still  my  soul  in  slumbers  lie? 

♦ 

2  God  calling  yet !  shall  I  not  rise? 
Can  I  His  loving  voice  despise, 
And  basely  His  kind  care  repay? 
He  calls  me  still :  can  I  delay  ? 

3  God  calling  yet !  and  shall  He  knock. 
And  I  my  heart  the  closer  lock  ? 

He  still  is  waiting  to  receive. 
And  shall  I  dare  His  Spirit  grieve  ? 

4, God  calling  yet !  and  shall  I  give 
No  heed,  but  still  in  bondage  live? 
I  wait,  but  He  does  not  forsake ; 
He  calls  me  still :  my  heart,  awake! 

5  Ah,  yield  Him  all :  in  Him  confide : 
Where  but  with  Him  doth  peace  abide? 
Break  loose,  let  earthly  bonds  be  riven, 
And  let  the  spirit  rise  to  heaven ! 

6  God  calling  yet !  I  cannot  stay ; 
My  heart  I  yield  without  delay : 

Vain  world,  farewell !  from  thee  I  part; 
The  voice  of  God  hath  reached  my  heart ! 

Gerhard  Tersteegen, 


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233.  7.6.7.6.D. 

1  AWAKE !  the  watchman  crieth 

On  Zion's  ramparts  still ! 
The  Lord  His  grace  supplieth, 

Repent,  and  heed  His  will. 
Lfife's  journey  fast  is  n earing 

The  ever-boundless  shore :      ^ 
The  hour  of  death  appearing, 

When  time  shall  be  no  more. 

2  Too  late  the  sinners  waken 

Where  morn  hath  ceased  to  dawn ; 
Where  grace,  in  time  forsaken, 

is  evermore  withdrawn ; 
Where's  heard  no  praying  sentence. 

Nor  mercy  to  implore ; 
For  there  is  no  repentance, 

When  time  shall  be  no  more.  • 

3  O  soul!  beyond  salvation, 

See  this  eternity 
Of  darkness,  desolation. 

And  constant  agony. 
The  torments  none  shall  banish, 

Nor  aught  can  peace  restore ; 
And  hope  itself  shall  vanish, 

When  time  shall  be  no  more! 

4  Awake!  the  voice  still  soundeth, 

'Tis  now  the  accepted  hour ; 
The  grace  of  God  aboundeth. 
To  save  from  sin's  dread  power. 


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Make  haste,  implore  Christ's  favor, 

Thy  sins  confess,  and  bow 
Before  thy  Lord  and  Savior ; 

The  accepted  time  is  now. 

F.  M.  Fianzen. 
^<j4-»  S.M.  and  Chorue. 

1  I  HEAR  Tliy  welcome  voice 

That  calls  me.  Lord,  to  Thee ; 
For  cleansing  in  Thy  precious  blood 
That  flowed  on  Calvary. 
Chorus — I  am  coming  Lord ; 

Coming  now  to  Thee ; 
Wash  me,  cleanse  me  in  the  blood 
That  flowed  on  Calvary. 

2  Though  coming  weak  and  vile, 

Thou  dost  my  strength  assure; 
Thou  dost  my  vileness  fully  cleanse, 

Till  spotless  all,  and  pure. 
Chorus — I  am  coming,  Lord  ;  Gtc. 

3  'T  is  Jesus  calls  me  on 

To  perfect  faith  and  love. 
To  perfect  hope,  and  peace,  and  trust. 

For  earth  and  heaven  above. 
Chorus — I  am  coming.  Lord ;  etc. 

4  And  He  the  witness  gives 

To  loyal  hearts  and  free. 
That  every  promise  is  fulfilled, 

If  faith  but  brings  the  plea. 
Chorus — I  am  coming.  Lord ;  etc. 


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5  All  hall  the,  atoning  blood ; 
All  hail,  redeeming  grace; 
All  hail,  the  gift  of  Christ,  our  Lord, 
Our  Strength  and  Righteousness. 
Chorus — I  am  coming  Lord;  etc. 

L.  Hartsough. 
^o5«  9  9.9.6.  and  Chorus. 

1  COME  to  the  Savior,  make  no  delay ; 
Here  in  His  Word  He's  shown  us  the  way ; 
Here  in  our  midst  He's  standing  to-day. 

Tenderly  saying,  "Come!"   * 
Chorus — Joyful,  joyful  will  the  meeting  be, 

When  from  sin  our  hearts  are  pure 

and  free. 
And  we  shall  gather, Savior,  with  Thee 
In  our  eternal  home. 

2  "Suffer  the  children !"  Oh,  hear  His  voice. 
Let  every  heart  leap  forth  and  rejoice. 
And  let  us  freely  make  Him  our  choice ; 

Do  not  delay,  but  come  ! 

Chorus — Joyful,  joyful,  etc. 

3  Think  once  again,  He's  with  us  to-day ; 
Heed  now  His  blest  commands,  and  obey ; 
Here  now  His  accents  tenderly  say, 

"Will  you,  my  children,  come?" 
C^orws— Joyful,  joyful,  etc. 

G.  F.  Root. 


281 

Zoo.  L.  M, 

1  JUST  as  thou  art — without  one  trace 
Of  love,  or  joy,  or  iuward  grace. 

Or  meetness  for  the  heavenly  place, 
O  guilty  sinner !  come,  oh,  come ! 

2  Thj'  sins  T  bore  on  Calvary's  tree; 
The  stripes,  thy  due,  were  laid  on  Me, 
That  peace  and  i)ardon  might  be  free  ; 

O  wretched  sinner!  come,  oh,  come! 

3  Burdened  with  guilt,   would'st  thou  be 

blessed? 
Trust  not  the  world  ;  it  gives  no  rest ; 
I  bring  relief  to  hearts  oppressed  ; 
O  weary  sinner!  come,  oh,  come! 

4  Come,  leave  thy  burden  at  the  cross. 
Count  all  thy  gains  bnt  empty  dross : 
My  grace  repays  all  earthly  loss ; 

O  needy  siuner!  come,  oh,  come! 

5  Come,  hither  bring  thy  boding  fears, 
Thine  aching  heart,  thy  bursting  tears; 
'T  is  mercy's  voice  salutes  thine  ears  ; 

O  trembling  sinner!  come,  oh,  come! 

6  "The  Spirit  and  the  bride  say,  come!" 
Rejoicing  saints  re-echo,  "come!" 

Who  faints,   who   thirsts,   who   will,   may 

come; 
Thy  Savior  bids  thee  come,  oh  come ! 

R.  S.  Cook. 


282 

237.  L.  M. 

1  BEHOLD  a  Stranger  at  the  door ! 

He  gently  knocks — has  knocked  before, 
Has  waited  long— is  waiting  still : 
You  treat  no  other  friend  so  ill. 

2  Oh  lovely  attitude,  He  stands 

With  melting  heart  and  loaded  hands ! 
Oh,  matchless  kindness  !  and  He  shows 
This  matchless  kindness  to  His  foes ! 

3  But  will  He  prove  a  friend  indeed  ? 
He  will ;  the  very  friend  you  need ; 
The  Friend  of  sinners — yes,  't  is  He, 
With  garments  dyed  on  Calvary. 

4  Admit  Him,  lest  His  anger  burn, 
And  He,  departing,  ne'er  return ; 
Admit  Him,  or  the  hour's  at  hand 
You'll  at  His  door  rejected  stand. 

Joseph  Grigg. 
238.  8.7.8.7.4.7. 

2.  COME,  ye  sinners,  poor  and  needy. 
Weak  and  wounded,  sick  and  sore, 
Jesus  ready  stands  to  save  you, 
Full  of  pity,  love,  and  power : 

He  is  able. 
He  is  willing :  doubt  no  more. 

2  Come,  ye  thirsty,  come  and  welcome, 
God's  free  bounty  glorify : 


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True  belief,  and  true  repentance, 
Every  grace  that  brings  us  nigh. 

Without  money, 
Come  to  Jesus  Christ,  and  buy. 

3  Let  not  conscience  make  you  linger, 

Nor  of  fitness  fondly  dream  ; 
All  the  fitness  He  requireth. 
Is  to  feel  your  need  of  Him  ; 

This  He  gives  you  ; 
'T  is  His  Spirit's  rising  beam. 

4  Agonizing  in  the  garden, 

Lo !  your  Maker  prostrate  lies ; 
On  the  blood-stained  tree  behold  Him  ; 
Hear  Him  cry,  before  He  dies, 

"It  is  finished !" 
Sinner,  will  not  this  suffice? 

5  Lo  !  the  incarnate  God,  ascended, 

Pleads  the  merit  of  His  blood : 
Venture  to  Him,  venture  wholly, 
Let  no  other  trust  intrude ; 

None  but  Jesus 
Can  do  helpless  sinners  good. 

Joseph  Hart,  a, 
239.  8.7.8.7.8.8.7 

1  OUT  of  the  depths  I  cry  to  Thee, 
Lord,  hear  me,  I  implore  Thee! 
Bend  down  Thy  gracious  ear  to  me. 
Let  my  prayer  come  before  Thee! 


284 

If  Thou  remember  each  misdeed, 
If  each  should  have  its  rightful  meed, 
Who  may  abide  Thy  presence? 

2  Our  pardon  is  Thy  gift ;  Thy  love 

And  grace  alone  avail  us. 
Our  works  could  ne'er  our  guilt  remove, 

The  strictest  life  must  fail  us. 
That  none  may  boast  himself  of  aught, 
But  own  in  fear  Thy  grace  hath  wrought 

What  in  him  seemeth  righteous. 

3  And  thus  my  hope  is  in  the  Lord, 

And  not  in  mine  own  merit ; 
I  rest  upon  His  faithful  word 

To  them  of  contrite  spirit. 
That  He  is  merciful  and  just, 
Here  is  my  comfort  and  my  trust, 

His  help  I  wait  with  patience. 

4  And  though  it  tarry  till  the  night, 

And  round  till  morning  waken, 
My  heart  shall  ne'er  mistrust  Thy  might. 

Nor  count  itself  forsaken. 
Do  thus,  O  ye  of  Israel's  seed. 
Ye  of  the  Spirit  born  indeed. 

Wait  for  your  God's  appearing. 

5  Though  great  our  sins  and  sore  our  woes. 

His  grace  much  more  aboundeth ; 
His  helping  love  no  limit  knows, 
Our  utmost  need  it  soundeth. 


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Our  kind  and  faithful  Shepherd,  He, 
Who  shall  at  last  set  Israel  free 
From  all  their  sin  and  sorrow, 

Martin  Luther. 
240,  8.7.8.7.8.8.  Trochaic. 

1  LORD,  to  Thee  I  make  confession, 

I  have  sinned  and  ^one  astray, 
I  have  multiplied  transgression. 

Chosen  for  myself  my  way, 
Forced  at  last  to  see  my  errors, 
Lord,  I  tremble  at  Thy  terrors. 

2  Yet  though  conscience'  voice  appalls  me, 

Father,  I  will  seek  Thy  face; 
Though  Thy  child  I  dare  not  call  me, 

Yet  receive  me  to  Thy  grace ; 
Do  not  for  my  sins  forsake  me, 
Let  not  yet  Thy  wrath  o'ertake  me. 

3  For  Thy  Son  hath  suffered  for  me, 

And  the  blood  He  shed  for  sin, 
That  can  heal  me  and  restore  me. 

Quench  this  burning  fire  within  ; 
'Tis  alone  His  cross  can  vanquish 
These  dark  fears  and  soothe  this  anguish. 

4  Then  on  Him  I  cast  my  burden. 

Sink  it  in  the  depths  below : 
Let  me  feel  Thy  gracious  pardon, 

AVash  me,  make  me  white  as  snow. 
Let  Tliy  Spirit  leave  me  never. 
Make  me  only  Thine  forever !  j.  Franck. 


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241.  CM. 

1  LORD,  we  confess  our  uumerous  faults. 

How  great  our  guilt  has  been : 
Foolish  and  vain  were  all  our  thoughts, 
And  all  our  lives  were  sin. 

2  But,  O  my  soul,  forever  praise, 

Forever  love  His  Name, 
Who  turns  thy  feet  from  dangerous  ways 
Of  folly,  sin,  and  shame. 

3  'Tis  not  by  works  of  righteousness 

Which  our  own  hands  have  done; 
But  we  are  saved  by  sovereign  grace 
Abounding  through  His  Son. 

4  'Tis  from  the  mercy  of  our  God 

That  all  our  hopes  begin ; 
'Tis  by  the  water  and  the  blood 
Our  souls  are  washed  from  sin. 

5  'Tis  through  the  purchase  of  His  death 

Who  hung  upon  the  tree, 
The  Spirit  is  sent  down  to  breathe 
On  such  dry  bones  as  we. 

6  Raised  from  the  dead  we  live  anew ; 

And  justified  by  grace. 
We  shall  appear  in  glory  too, 
And  see  our  Father's  face. 

Isaac  Watts. 


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242.  c. . 

1  APPROACH,  my  soul,  the  mercy  seat, 

Where  Jesus  answers  prayer; 
There  humbly  fall  before  His  feet. 
For  none  can  perish  there. 

2  Thy  promise  is  my  only  i)lea. 

With  this  I  venture  nigh : 
Thou  callest  burdened  souls  to  Thee, 
And  such,  O  Lord,  am  I. 

3  Bowed  down  beneath  a  load  of  sin, 

By  Satan  sorely  pressed, 
By  wars  without  and  fears  within, 
I  come  to  Thee  for  rest. 

4  Be  Thou  my  Shield  and  Hiding-place, 

That,  sheltered  near  Thy  side, 
I  may  my  fierce  accuser  face 
And  tell  Him,  Thou  hast  died. 

5  O  wondrous  love,  to  bleed  and  die, 

To  bear  the  cross  and  shame. 
That  guilty  sinners  such  as  I, 
Might  plead  Thy  gracious  Name. 


243.  CM. 

1  HOW  helpless  guilty  nature  lies, 
Unconscious  of  its  load ! 
The  heart  unchanged  can  never  rise 
To  happiness  and  God, 


2  Can  aught  beneath  a  power  divine 

The  stubborn  will  subdue? 
'Tls  Thine,  Almighty  Savior,  Thine 
To  form  the  heart  anew. 

3  'Tis  Thine  the  passions  to  recall, 

And  upAYards  bid  them  rise; 

And  make  the  scales  of  error  fall 

From  reason's  darkened  eyes. 

4  To  chase  the  shades  of  death  away, 

And  bid  the  sinner  live, 
A  beam  of  heaven,  a  vital  ray, 
'Tis  Thine  alone  to  give. 

5  Oh,  change  these  wretched  hearts  of  ours. 

And  give  them  life  divine ! 
Then  shall  our  passions  and  our  powers,. 
Almightj^  Lord,  be  Thine. 

Anne  Steele. 

244.  L.M. 

1  SHOW  pity,  Lord;  O  Lord  !  forgive; 
Let  a  repentant  rebel  live. 

Are  not  Thy  mercies  large  and  free? 
May  not  a  sinner  trust  in  Thee? 

2  Great  God,  Thy  nature  hath  no  bound. 
So  let  Thy  pardoning  love  be  found. 
Oh,  wash  my  soul  from  every  sin. 
And  make  my  guilty  conscience  clean ! 


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3  My  lips  with  shame  my  sins  confess 
Against  Thy  law,  against  Thy  grace: 
Lord,  should  Tby  judgment  grow  severe, 
I  am  condemned,  but  Thou  art  clear. 

4  Yet  save  a  trembling  sinner.  Lord, 
Whose  hope,  still  hovering  round  Thy  Word, 
Would  light  on  some  sweet  ijromise  there, 
Some  sure  support  against  despair. 

Isaac  Watts,    a. 


245,  8.8.8.8.8.8.8:4.8 

1  LORD  Jesus  Christ,  in  Thee  alone 

My  only  hope  on  earth  I  place, 
For  other  comforter  is  none. 

No  help  have  I  but  in  Thy  grace. 
There  is  no  man  nor  creature  here, 
No  angel  in  the  heavenlj^  sphere, 
Who  at  my  need  can  succor  me. 
I  cry  to  Thee, 
For  Thee  I  trust  implicitly. 

2  My  sin  is  very  sore  and  great, 

I  mourn  beneath  its  dreadful  load ; 
Oh,  free  me  from  this  heavy  weight. 

My  Savior,  through  Thy  precious  blood ; 
And  with  Thy  Father  for  me  plead 
That  Thou  hast  suffered  in  mj^  stead; 
From  me  the  burden  then  is  rolled. 
Lord,  I  lay  hold 
On  Thy  dear  promises  of  old. 


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3  And  in  Thy  mercy  now  bestow 

True  Christian  faith  on  me,  O  Lord ! 
That  all  the  ST\^eetness  I  may  know 

Which  in  Thy  holy  cross  is  stored, 
Love  Thee  o'er  earthly  pride  or  pelf. 
And  love  my  neighbor  as  myself; 
And  when,  at  last,  is  come  my  end, 
Be  Thou  my  Friend, 
From  Satan's  wiles  my  soul  defend. 

4  Glory  to  God  in  highest  heaven, 
.  The  Father  of  eternal  love ; 

For  His  dear  Son,  for  sinners  given, 

Whose  watchful  grace  we  daily  prove ; 
To  God  the  Holy  Ghost  on  high ; 
Oh,  ever  be  His  comfort  nigh, 
And  teach  us,  in  His  love  and  fear 
To  please  Him  here, 
And  serve  Him  in  the  heavenly  sphere ! 

J.  Schneeseng. 

246. 

1  GOD  of  mercy !  God  of  grace ! 

Hear  our  sad  repentant  songs. 
Oh,  restore  Thy  suppliant  race. 
Thou  to  whom  our  praise  belongs ! 

2  Deep  regret  for  follies  past, 

Talents  w^asted,  time  misspent; 
Hearts  debased  by  worldly  cares. 
Thankless  for  the  blessings  lent : 


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3  Foolish  fears  and  fond  desires, 

Vain  regret  for  things  as  vain : 

Lips  too  seldom  taught  to  praise, 

Oft  to  murmur  and  complain  ; 

4  These,  and  every  secret  fault, 

Filled  with  grief  and  shame,  we  own. 
Humbled  at  Thy  feet  we  lie. 
Seeking  pardon  from  Thy  throne. 

John  Taylor. 
247,  8.5.8.5.9.8.5. 

1  PASS  me  not,  O  gentle  Savior, 

Hear  my  humble  cry ; 
While  on  others  Thou  art  smiling. 

Do  not  pass  me  by. 
Savior,  Savior,  hear  my  humble  cry. 
While  on  others  Thou  art  calling, 

Do  not  pass  me  by. 

2  Let  me  at  the  throne  of  mercy 

Find  a  sweet  relief, 
Kneeling  there  in  deep  contrition, 

Help  my  unbelief. 
Savior,  Savior,  etc. 

3  Trusting  only  in  Thy  merit. 

Would  I  seek  Thy  face : 
Heal  my  wounded,  broken  spirit, 

Save  me  by  Thy  grace. 
Savior,  Savior,  etc. 


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4  Thou  the  spring  of  all  my  comfort, 

More  than  life  to  me, 
Whom  have  I  on  earth  beside  Thee? 

Whom  in  heaven  but  Thee? 
Savior,  Savior,  etc. 

Fanny  J.  Crosby  (Mrs.  Van  Alstyne.) 
248,  8.7.8.7.7.7.8.8 

1  SHUN,  my  heart,  such  thought  forever 

As  that  Thou  art  cast  away. 
Best  upon  God's  Word  and  favor, 

Never  cease  to  watch  and  pray. 
E'en  though  thou  unrighteous  art. 
True  and  faithful  is  God's  heart; 
Hast  thou  death  deserved  forever  ? 
God's  appeased,  despond  thou  never ! 

2  Thou  art,  as  is  every  other. 

Tainted  with  the  poison  sin, 
That  the  serpent  and  our  father 

Adam,  by  the  fall,  brought  in. 
But  if  thou  God's  voice  doth  hear. 
With  a  contrite  heart  draw  near 
Unto  God,  He  will  receive  thee, 
All  thy  sins  he  will  forgive  thee. 

3  Thou  wilt  find  in  Him  a  Father 

Who  is  patient,  kind,  and  true. 
He  doth  love  thee  as  no  brother 

And  no  other  friend  can  do. 
E'en  our  smallest  cares  He  knows. 


2m 

He  is  touched  by  all  our  woes ; 
Well  our  Inmost  prayer  He  lieareth, 
And  our  saddened  hearts  He  cheereth. 

4  Hear  His  word  "As  I  am  living 

I  the  death  of  none  would  see, 
But  that  everj^  sinner  giving 

Up  his  heart  would  turn  to  Me. 
How  my  heart  with  rapture  burns 
When  a  prodigal  returns  ! 
As  My  own  I  love  to  call  him. 
And  no  evil  shall  befall  him." 

5  Never  shepherd's  heart  so  yearneth 

For  the  sheep  that  go  astray 
As  God's  loving  bosom  burneth 

For  His  erring  child  alway. 
How  He  thirsts,  and  longs,  and  yearns 
For  the  soul  that  from  Him  turns  ! 
Couldst  thou  see  His  love  so  tender 
Joyful  praise  thou  wouldst  Him  render. 

6  O  my  soul,  so  sad  and  dreary. 

Rest  now  and  contented  be ! 
Why  wilt  thou  thj'-self  so  weary 

When  there  is  no  need  for  thee  ? 
Though  thy  sins  appear  to  thee 
Like  a  vast  and  shoreless  sea, 
In  God's  mercy  they  will  vanish  ; 
Thy  despair  and  fear,  then,  banish. 

7  Were  there  thousand  worlds  created, 

Lost  in  sin  and  misery, 


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Had  their  sins  botli  small  and  greater, 

Every  one  been  done  by  thee ; 
Still  God's  love  and  mercy  are- 
Greater  than  these  sins  by  far ; 
Naught  His  mercy  can  diminish, 
Nor  His  love  and  grace  extinguish. 

8  Of  such  wondrous  love  and  faA^or 

Open  wide  the  door  to  me ; 
And  Thy  goodness,  precious  Savior, 

Let  me  ever  taste  and  see. 
Love  me,  Lord,  and  let  me  be 
Ever  nearer  drawn  to  Thee ; 
Let  Thy  Spirit  lead  and  guide  me, 
In  Thy  loving  bosom  hide  me. 

p.  Gerhardt.    J.  O.  Wallin. 
249,  8.7.8.7.  Iambic. 

1  ALAS,  my  God !  my  sins  are  great, 

My  conscience  doth  upbraid  me ; 
And  now  I  find  that  in  my  strait 
No  man  hath  power  to  aid  me. 

2  And  fled  I  hence,  in  my  despair, 

In  some  lone  spot  to  hide  me, 
My  griefs  would  still  be  with  me  there, 
And  peace  still  be  denied  me. 

3  Lord,  Thee  I  seek ;  I  merit  naught, 

Yet  pity  and  restore  me ; 
Be  not  Thy  wrath,  just  God,  my  lot. 
Thy  Son  hath  suffered  for  me. 


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4  Tf  pain  and  Avoe  must  follow  sin, 

Then  be  my  path  still  rougher, 
Here  spare  me  not:  if  heaven  I  win, 
On  earth  I  gladly  suffer. 

5  But  curb  my  heart,  forgive  my  guilt, 

Make  Thou  my  patience  firmer, 
For  they  must  miss  the  good  Thou  wilt. 
Who  at  Thy  chastenings  murmur. 

6  Then  deal  with  me  as  pleaseth  Thee, 

Thy  grace  will  help  me  bear  it. 
If  but  at  last  I  see  Thy  rest, 
And  with  my  Savior  share  it. 

7  TheTFather,  Son,  upon  one  throne. 

And  Holy  Ghost  together, 
Receive  my  prayer,  and  let  me  share 
Thy  grace  and  truth  forever. 

M.  Rutilius. 


FAITH  AND  JUSTIFICATION. 

250.  L.M. 

1  JUST  as  I  am,  without  one  plea, 
But  that  Thy  blood  was  shed  for  me. 
And  that  Thou  bidst  me  come  to  Thee, 
O  Lamb  of  God,  I  coine,  1  come ! 

2  Just  as  I  am,  and  waiting  not 
To  rid  my  soul  of  one  dark  blot, 


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To  Thee,  whose  blood  can  cleanse  each  spot, 
O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come,  I  come ! 

3  Just  as  I  am,  though  tossed  about 
With  manj^  a  conflict,  many  a  doubt, 
Fightings  and  fears  within,  without, 
O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come,  I  come ! 

4  Just  as  I  am,  poor,  wretched,  blind; 
Sight,  riches,  healing  of  the  mind, 
Yea,  all  I  need,  In  Thee  to  find, 

O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come,  I  come! 

5  Just  as  I  am ;  Thou  wilt  receive, 
Wilt  Avelcome,  pardon,  cleanse,  relieve. 
Because  Thy  promise  I  believe ; 

O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come,  I  come! 

6  Just  as  I  am ;  Thy  love  unknown 
Has  broken  every  barrier  down  ; 
Now  to  be  Thine,  yea.  Thine  alone, 

0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come,  I  come ! 

Charlotte  Elliott. 

251.  c  M 

1  IN  vain  we  seek  for  peace  with  God 

By  methods  of  our  own : 
Jesus,  there's  nothing  but  Thy  blood 
Can  bring  us  near  the  throne. 

2  'Tis  Thine  atoning  sacrifice 

Hath  answered  all  demands ; 


29? 

And  peace  and  pardon  from  the  skies 
Are  blessings  from  Thy  hands. 

3  'Tis  by  Thy  death  we  hve,  O  Lord ; 
'Tis  on  Thy  cross  we  rest : 
Forever  be  Thy  love  adored, 
Thy  Name  forever  blest. 

Isaac  Watts. 
252,  ;  L.M.  eiines. 

1  MY  hope  is  built  on  nothing  less 
Than  Jesus'  blood  and  righteousness: 
I  dare  not  trust  the  sweetest  frame,    ' 
But  wholly  lean  on  Jesus'  Name. 

On  Christ,  the  solid  Rock,  I  stand, 
All  other  ground  is  sinking  sand. 

2  When  darkness  veils  His  lovely  face, 
I  rest  on  His  unchanging  grace; 

In  every  high  and  stormy  gale, 
My  anchor  holds  within  the  veil. 
On  Christ,  the  solid  Rock,  I  stand, 
All  other  ground  is  sinking  sand. 

3  His  oath.  His  covenant  and  blood. 
Support  me  in  the  sinking  flood  ; 
When  every  earthly  prop  gives  way, 
He  then  is  all  my  hope  and  stay. 
On  Christ,  the  solid  Rock,  I  stand, 
All  other  ground  is  sinking  sand. 

4  When  I  shall  launch  to  worlds  unseen. 
Oh,  may  I  then  be  found  in  Him ! 


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Dressed  in  His  righteousness  alone, 
Faultless  to  stand  before  the  throne. 
On  Christ,  the  solid  Rock,  I  stand. 
All  other  ground  is  sinking  sand. 

Edward  Mote. 
253.  S.M. 

1  NOT  all  the  blood  of  beasts, 

On  Jewish  altars  slain, 
Could  give  tie  guilty  conscience  peace 
Or  wash  av^ay  the  stain. 

2  But  Christ,  the  heavenly  Lamb, 

Takes  all  our  stains  away ; 
A  Sacrifice  of  nobler  name, 
And  richer  blood  than  they. 

3  My  faith  would  lay  her  hand 

On  that  dear  head  of  Thine, 
While  like  a  penitent  I  stand. 
And  there  confess  my  sin. 

4  My  soul  looks  back  to  see 

The  burden  Thou  didst  bear. 
When  hanging  on  the  cursed  tree. 
And  knows  her  guilt  was  there. 

5  Believing,  we  rejoice 

To  see  the  curse  remove; 
We  bless  the  Lamb  with  cheerful  voice. 
And  sing  His  bleeding  love. 

Isaac  Watts, 


299 


254 


7. 6.7.6. D. 

1  I  LAY  my  sins  on  Jesns, 

The  spotless  Lamb  of  God  : 
He  bears  them  all,  and  frees  us, 

From  the  accursed  load, 
I  bring  my  guilt  to  Jesus, 

To  wash  my  crimson  stains 
AVhite,  in  His  blood  most  precious, 

Till  not  a  spot  remains. 

2  I  lay  my  wants  on  Jesus ; 

All  fulness  dwells  in  Him  ; 
He  heals  all  my  diseases, 

He  doth  my  soul  redeem. 
I  lay  my  griefs  on  Jesus, 

My  burdens  and  my  cares; 
He  from  them  all  releases. 

He  all  my  sorrows  shares. 

3  I  long  to  be  like  Jesus, 

Meek,  loving,  lowly,  mild  ; 
I  long  to  be  like  Jesus, 

The  Father's  holy  child. 
I  long  to  be  with  Jesus, 

Amid  the  heavenly'  throng, 
To  sing  with  saints  His  praises, 

To  learn  the  angels'  song. 

Horatius  B'onar.  a. 


255, 


78.  D. 

1  JESUS,  Lover  of  my  soul, 
Lei  me  to  Thy  bosom  fly, 


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While  the  nearer  waters  roll, 
While  the  tempest  still  is  high  ! 

Hide  me,  O  my  Savior,  hide, 
Till  the  storm  of  life  is  past ; 

Safe  into  the  haven  guide ; 
Oh,  receive  my  soul  at  last! 

2  Other  refuge  have  I  none ; 

Hangs  my  helpless  soul  on  Thee : 
Leave,  ah,  leave  me  not  alone, 

Still  support  and  comfort  me! 
All  my  trust  on  Thee  is  stayed. 

All  my  help  from  Thee  I  bring: 
Cover  my  defenceless  head 

With  the  shadow  of  Thy  wing. 

3  Thou,  O  Christ,  art  all  I  want; 

More  than  all  in  Thee  I  find : 
Raise  the  fallen,  cheer  the  faint. 

Heal  the  sick,  and  lead  the  blind. 
Just  and  holy  is  Thy  Name ; 

I  am  all  unrighteousness : 
False  and  full  of  sin  I  am ; 

Thou  art  full  of  truth  and  grace. 

4  Plenteous  grace  with  Thee  is  found, 

Grace  to  cover  all  my  sin ; 
Let  the  healing  streams  abound ; 

Make  and  keep  me  pure  \vithin. . 
Thou  of  life  the  Fountain  art, 

Freely  let  me  take  of  Thee : 
Spring  Thou  up  w^ithin  my  heart, 

Rise  to  all  eternity.  '       c.  wesiey. 


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256.  78.  6  lines. 

1  ROCK  of  Ages,  cleft  for  me, 
Let  me  hide  myself  in  Thee ! 
Let  the  water  and  the  blood, 
From  Thy  riven  side  which  flowed, 
Be  of  sin  the  perfect  cure. 

Save  me,  Lord,  and  make  me  pure. 

2  Not  the  labors  of  my  hands 
Can  fulfill  Thy  Law's  demands  : 
Could  my  zeal  no  respite  know. 
Could  my  tears  forever  flow. 
All  for  sin  could  not  atone : 
Thou  must  save  and  Thou  alone ! 

3  Nothing  in  my  hand  I  bring, 
Simply  to  Thy  cross  I  cling ; 
Naked,  come  to  Thee  for  dress  ; 
Helpless,  look  to  Thee  for  grace; 
Foul,  I  to  the  Fountain  fly  ; 
Wash  me,  Savior,  or  I  die ! 

4  While  I  draw  this  fleeting  breath. 
When  my  eyelids  close  in  death, 
When  I  soar  to  worlds  unknown, 
See  Thee  on  Thy  judgment  throne, 
Rock  of  Ages,  cleft  for  me. 

Let  me  hide  myself  in  Thee ! 

Augustus  M.  Toplady.    a. 

257. 

1  CHIEF  of  sinners,  though  I  be, 
Jesus  shed  His  blood  for  me ; 


802 

Died,  that  I  might  live  on  high ; 
Lives,  that  I  may  never  die. 

2  Oh,  the  height  of  Jesiis'  love! 
Higher  than  the  heavens  above, 
Deeper  than  the  depths  of  sea, 
Lasting  as  eternity. 

3  Jesus  only  can  impart 

Balm  to  heal  the  smitten  heart ; 
Peace  that  flov^^s  from  sins  forgiven, 
Joy  that  lifts  the  soul  to  heaven. 

4  Chief  of  sinners  though  I  be, 
Christ  is  all  in  all  to  me ; 

All  ray  wants  to  Him  are  known, 
All  my  sorrows  are  His  own. 


William  McConib.    a. 
C.  M. 


258. 

1  'TIS  not  by  works  of  righteousness 

Which  our  o^vn  hands  have  done. 
But  we  are  saved  by  sovereign  grace 
Abounding  through  His  Son, 

2  'Tis  from  the  mercy  of  our  God 

That  all  our  hopes  begin; 
'Tis  by  the  Tvater  and  the  blood 
Our  souls  are  washed  from  siu. 

3  'Tis  through  the  purchase  of  His  death 

Who  hung  upon  the  tree, 
The  Spirit  is  sent  down  to  breathe 
On  such  dry  bones  as  Ave. 


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4  Raised  from  the  dead  we  live  anew. 
'  And,  justified  by  grace, 
We  shall  appear  in  glory  too, 
And  see  our  Father's  face, 

Isaac  Watts. 

259.  L.  M 

1  JESUS,  Thy  blood  and  righteousness 
My  beauty  are,  my  glorious  dress ; 
'Midst  flaming  worlds,  in  these  arrayed, 
With  joy  shall  I  lift  up  my  head. 

2  Bold  shall  I  stand  in  Thy  great  day, 
For  who  aught  to  my  charge  shall  lay? 
Fully  through  these  absolved  I  am 
From  sin  and  fear,  from  guilt  and  shame. 

3  This  spotless  robe  the  same  appears, 
When  ruined  nature  sinks  in  years : 
No  age  can  change  its  constant  hue ; 
Thy  blood  preserves  it  ever  new. 

4  Oh,  let  the  dead  now  hear  Thy  voice ; 
Now  bid  Thy  banished  ones  rejoice! 
Their  beauty  this,  their  glorious  dress, 
Jesus,  Thy  blood  and  righteousness ! 

5  When  from  the  dust  of  death  I  rise, 
To  claim  my  mansion  in  the  skies, 
E'en  then  this  shall  be  all  my  plea, 
"Jesus  hath  lived  and  died  for  me." 

Nicholas  Louis,  Count  Zinzendorf . 


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260.  .CM. 

1  THOU  art  the  way :  to  Thee  alone 

From  sin  and  death  we  flee: 
And  he  who  would  the  Father  seek, 
Must  seek  Him,  Lord,  by  Thee. 

2  Thou  art  the  Truth  :  Thy  Word  alone 

Sound  wisdom  can  impart: 
Thou  only  canst  inform  the  mind, 
And  purify  the  heart. 

3  Thou  art  the  Life :  the  rending  tomb 

Proclaims  Thy  conquering  arm  : 
And  those  who  put  their  trust  in  Thee, 
Nor  death  nor  hell  shall  harm. 

4  Thou  art  the  Way,  the  Truth,  the  Life : 

Grant  us  that  Way  to  know, 
That  Truth  to  keep,  that  Life  to  win, 
AYhose  joys  eternal  flow. 

George  W.  Doane. 
261.  S.M.D. 

1  T  WAS  a  wandering  sheep, 

I  did  not  love  the  fold ; 
I  did  not  love  my  Shepherd's  voice, 

I  would  not  be  controlled. 
I  Tvas  a  wayward  child, 

I  did  not  love  my  home ; 
I  did  not  love  my  Father's  voice, 

I  loved  afar  to  roam. 


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2  The  Shepherd  sought  His  sheep, 

The  Father  sought  His  child ; 
They  followed  me  o'er  vale  and  hill, 

O'er  deserts  waste  and  wild  ; 
They  found  me  nigh  to  death, 

Famished,  and  faint,  and  lone; 
They  bound  me  with  the  bands  of  love, 

They  found  the  wandering  one. 

3  Jesus  my  Shepherd  is, 

'Twas  He  that  loved  my  soul, 
'Twas  He  that  washed  me  in  His  blood, 

•Twas  He  that  made  me  whole. 
'Twas  He  that  sought  the  lost, 

That  found  the  wandering  sheep  ; 
'Twas  He  that  brought  me  to  the  fold, 

'Tis  He  that  still  doth  keep. 

4  I  was  a  wandering  sheep, 

I  would  not  be  controlled ; 
But  now  I  loA^e  my  Shepherd's  voice, 

I  love,  I  love  the  fold  ! 
I  was  a  wayward  child, 

I  once  preferred  to  roam  ; 
But  now  I  love  my  Father's  voice, 

I  love,  I  love  His  home. 

Horatius  Bonar. 
262,  8.7.8.7.7.7. 

1  ONE  there  is  above  all  others. 

Well  deserves  the  name  of  Friend. 
His  is  love  beyond  a  brother's, 


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Costly,  free,  and  knows  no  end. 
They  who  once  His  kindness  prove, 
Find  it  everlasting  love. 

2  Which  of  all  onr  friends,  to  save  us 

Conld  or  would  have  shed  his  blood? 
But  this  Savior  died  to  have  us 

Reconciled  in  Him  to  God  : 
This  was  boundless  love  indeed : 
Jesus  is  a  Friend  in  need. 

3  When  He  lived  on  earth  abased, 

Friend  of  sinners  was  His  Name: 
Now,  aboTe  all  glory  raised, 

He  rejoices  in  the  same : 
Still  He  calls  them  brethren,  friends, 
And  to  all  their  Avants  attends. 

4  Oh,  for  grace  our  hearts  to  soften ! 

Teach  us.  Lord,  at  length  to  love. 
We,  alas !  forget  too  often 

What  a  Friend  we  have  above : 
But  when  home  our  souls  are  brought. 
We  will  love  Thee  as  we  ought. 

John  Newton. 

263,  L.M. 

1  FROM  every  stormy  wind  that  blows. 
From  every  swelling  tide  of  woes. 
There  is  a  calm,  a  sure  retreat, 
'Tis  found  beneath  the  mercy-seat. 


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2  There  is  a  place  where  Jesus  sheds 
The  oil  of  gladness  on  our  heads; 
A  place  than  all  besides  more  sweet ; 
It  is  the  blood-bought  mercy-seat. 

8  There  is  a  scene  where  spirits  blend, 
Where  friend  holds  felloAvship  with  friend, 
Though  sundered  far,  by  faith  they  meet 
Around  one  common  mercy-seat. 

4  Ah  !  whither  could  we  flee  for  aid, 
AVhen  tempted,  desolate,  dismayed; 
Or  how  the  host  of  hell  defeat. 
Had  suffering  saints  no  mercy-seat  ? 

5  There,  there,  on  eagle  wing  we  soar, 
And  sin  and  sense  seem  all  no  more. 

And  heaven  comes  down  our  souls  to  greet, 
And  glory  crowns  the  mercy-seat ! 

Hugh  Stowell. 

264.  CM. 

1  ALL  that  T  was,  my  sin,  my  guilt. 

My  death,  was  all  my  own ; 
All  that  I  am,  I  owe  to  Thee, 
My  gracious  God,  alone. 

2  The  evil  of  my  former  state 

Was  mine,  and  onlj''  mine ; 
The  good  in  which  I  now  rejoice 
Is  Thine,  and  only  Thine. 


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3  The  darkness  of  my  former  state, 

'The  bondage,  all  was  mine; 
The  light  of  life  in  which  I  walk, 
The  liberty,  is  Thine. 

4  Thy  grace  first  made  me  feel  my  sin. 

It  taught  me  to  believe ; 
Then  in  believing,  peace  I  found, 
And  now  I  live,  I  live. 

5  All  that  I  am,  e'en  here  on  earth. 

All  that  I  hope  to  be 
When  Jesus  comes  and  glory  dawns, 
I  owe  it,  Lord,  to  Thee. 

Horatius  Bonar. 
265.  11.9.11.9.9. 

1  PRAY,  tell  me,  how  cam'st  thou  so  easily  in 

Through  yonder  bright  portals  of  heaven. 
Since  not  to  a  soul  here  polluted  by  sin 

Admission  there  ever  was  given? 
Wast  thou  not  akin  to  the  fallen? 

2  By  grace  did  I  live,  and  in  grace  did  I  die. 

By  grace'did  1  enter  these  portals ; 
Lo,this  is  the  ground  and  the  reason  why  I 

Am  one  of  the  blessed  immortals. 
Who  sing  hallelujah  forever. 

3  Oh,  blessed  art  thou  who  in  life  and  in  death 

Hadst  grace  for  thine  only  foundation ! 
For  sinners  condemned,  so  His  holy  Word 
saith, 


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Can  plead  uothiDg  else  for  salvation. 
For  grace,  then,  give  thanks  everlasting. 

A.  C.  RutstrOm. 

266.  L.  M. 

1  OUR  God  so  loved  the  world  that  He 
Gave  His  OAvn  Son,  and  did  decree 
That  all  who  would  in  Him  believe 
Should  everlasting  life  receive. 

2  Christ  Jesus  is  the  ground  of  faith. 
Who  was  made  flesh  and  suffered  death; 
All  that  confide  in  Him  alone 

Have  built  on  this  chief  Corner-stone. 

3  God  would  not  have  the  sinner  die, 
His  Son  with  saving  grace  is  nigh, 
His  Spirit  in  the  AYord  doth  teach 
How  man  the  blessed  goal  may  reach. 

4  Be  of  good  cheer,  for  God's  own  Son 
Forgives  all  sins  which  thou  hast  done; 
Thou'rt  justified  by  Jesus'  blood. 

Thy  baptism  grants  the  highest  good. 

5  If  thou  be  sick,  if  death  draw  near, 
This  truth  thy  troubled  heart  can  cheer ; 
Christ  Jesus  saves  my  soul  from  death. 
That  is  the  firmest  ground  of  faith. 

6  Glory  to  God  the  Father,  Son, 
And  Holy  Spirit,  Three  in  One! 
To  Thee,  O  blessed  Trinity, 

Be  praise  now  and  eternally !       j.  oieaHus. 


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267.  8.7.8.7.8.8.'3 

1  DEAR  Christians  one  and  all  rejoice, 

With  exultation  springing, 
And,  with  united  heart  and  voice 

And  holy  rapture  singing, 
Proclaim  the  wonders  God  hath  done, 
How  His  right  arm  the  victory  Tvon  ; 

Right  dearly  it  hath  cost  Him. 

2  Fast  bound  in  Satan's  chains  I  lay, 

Death  brooded  darkly  o'er  me, 
Sin  was  my  torment  night  and  day, 

In  sin  my  mother  bore  me  ; 
Deeper  and  deeper  still  I  fell. 
Life  had  become  a  living  hell, 

So  firmly  sin  possessed  me. 

3  My  good  Tvorks  so  imperfect  were, 

They  had  no  power  to  aid  me ; 
My  will  God's  judgments  could  not  bear 

Yea,  prone  to  evil  made  me : 
Grief  drove  me  to  despair,  and  I 
Had  nothing  left  me  but  to  die; 

To  hell  I  fast  was  sinking. 

4  Then  God  beheld  my  wretched  state 

With  deep  commiseration ; 
He  thought  upon  His  mercy  great. 

And  Tvilled  my  soul's  salvation ; 
He  turned  to  me  a  Father's  heart ; 
Not  small  the  cost !  to  heal  my  smart, 

He  gave  His  best  and  dearest. 


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5  He  spoke  to  His  beloved  Son : 
"Tis  time  to  take  compassion : 
Then  go,  bright  Jewel  of  my  crown, 

And  bring  to  man  salvation; 
From  sin  and  sorrow  set  him  free, 
Slay  bitter  death  for  him,  that  he 
May  live  with  Thee  forever." 

G  The  Son  obeyed  Him  cheerfully, 
And  born  of  virgin  mother, 
Came  down  upon  the  earth  to  me, 

That  He  might  be  my  brother : 
His  mightj"  power  doth  -^^ork  unseen, 
He  came  in  fashion  poor  and  mean, 
And  took  the  devil  captive. 

7  He  sweetly  said,  "Hold  fast  by  Me, 

I  am  thy  Rock  and  Castle,  • 

Thy  Eansom  I  myself  will  be. 

For  thee  I  strive  and  wrestle : 
For  I  am  with  thee,  I  am  thine 
And  evermore  thou  shalt  be  mine. 

The  foe  shall  not  devide  us. 

8  "The  foe  shall  shed  my  precious  blood. 

Me  of  my  life  bereaving  : 
All  this  I  suffer  for  thy  good. 

Be  steadfast  and  beheving : 
Life  shall  from  death  the  victorj^  win. 
My  innocence  shall  bear  thy  sin, 

So  art  thou  blest  forever. 


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9  Now  to  my  Father  I  depart, 

From  earth  to  heaven  ascending, 
Thence  heavenly  wisdom  to  impart, 

The  Holy  Spirit  sending : 
He  shall  in  trouble  comfort  thee. 
Teach  thee  to  know  and  follow  me, 

And  to  the  truth  conduct  thee. 

10  What  I  have  done  and  taught,  teach  thou, 

My  T^ays  forsake  thou  never, 
So  shall  my  kingdom  flourish  now. 

And  God  be  praised,  forever: 
Take  heed  lest  men  with  base  alloy 
The  heavenly  treasure  should  destroy ; 

This  counsel  I  bequea.th  thee." 

Martin  Luther. 
268.  8.7.8.7.8.7.5.6.7. 

1  OH,  joy  of  joys !    God  so  did  love 

This  world  and  show  compassion. 
That  He  sent  down  from  heaven  above  » 

His  Son  for  our  salvation. 
So  deep  in  sin  this  world  was  bound, 

Had  God  His  Son  not  given. 

Our  bonds  thus  riven, 
No  help  had  e'er  been  found. 

However  man  had  striven. 

2  This  doth  our  hearts  now  satisfy. 

And  quiets  all  our  terrors. 
That  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord  did  die 
To  save  us  from  our  errors. 


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0  God,  Thy  love  to  us  is  great  I 
Tliy  mercies  are  most  tender! 
Our  sole  defender, 

None  in  this  earthly  state 
Thee  ample  praise  can  render. 

8  He  who  on  Jesus  Christ  doth  trust 

Shall  happy  be  in  heaven  ; 
The  happiness  which  once  was  lost 

Through  Jesus  Christ  is  given. 
For  God  His  Son  did  never  send 

Here  for  our  condemnation  ; 

His  incarnation 
Had  for  its  gracious  end 

Our  joy  and  our  salvation. 

4  But  all  who  turn  from  Christ  away 

Shall  be  condemned  forever; 
Their  doom  is  sealed  this  very  day 

And  death  awaits  them  ever. 
For  since  they  willfully  refused 

Salvation  to  inherit 

Through  Jesus'  merit, 
They  stand  of  sin  accused, 

And  so  must  suffer  for  it. 

5  All  who  are  faithful  unto  death 

Are  given  life  forever. 
The  life  which  is  the  fruit  of  faith 

In  Jesus  Christ  our  Savior. 
Give  us,  O  Lord,  the  faith  to  come 

And  ever  cling  to  Jesus ! 


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When  death  releases 
Our  souls,  oh,  take  them  home, 
To  dwell  in  heavenly  places. 

J.  Kolmodin. 
269.  C.  M.  D. 

1  I  HEARD  the  voice  of  Jesus  say, 

Come  unto  me  and  rest ; 
Lay  down,  thou  weary  one,  lay  down 

Thy  head  upon  my  breast. 
I  came  to  Jesus  as  I  was, 

Weary,  and  worn,  and  sad ; 
I  found  in  Him  a  resting-place. 

And  He  has  made  me  glad. 

2  I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say, 

Behold,  I  freely  give 
The  living  water ;  thirsty  one. 

Stoop  down,  and  drink,  and  live. 
I  came  to  Jesus  and  I  drank 

Of  that  life-giving  stream ; 
My  thirst  Avas  quenched,  my  soul  revived, 

And  now  I  live  in  Him. 

3  I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say, 

I  am  this  dark  world's  Light ; 
Look  unto  Me,  thy  morn  shall  rise, 

And  all  thy  day  be  bright. 
I  looked  to  Jesus,  and  I  found 

In  Him,  my  Star,  my  Sun ; 
And  in  that  Light  of  life  I'll  walk 

Till  traveling  days  are  done. 

Horatius  Bonar. 


315 

270.  lis 

1  HOW  firm  a  foundation,  ye  saints  of  the 

Lord, 
Is  laid  for  your  faith  in  His  excellent  Word ! 
What  more  can  He  say  than  to  yon  He  has 

said, 
Who  unto  the  Savior  for  refuge  have  fled? 

2  "In  every  condition — in  sickness,  in  health. 
In  poverty's  vale,  or  abounding  in  wealth, 
At  home  and  abroad,  on  the  land,  on  the  sea. 
As  thy  days  may  demand,   so  thy  succor 

shall  be. 

3  "Fear  not,  I  am  with  thee;  oh,  be  not  dis- 

mayed ; 
For  I  am  thy  God,  and  will  still  give  thee 

aid; 
I'll  strengthen   thee,  help  thee,  and  cause 

thee  to  stand 
Upheld  by  My  righteous,  omnipotent  hand. 

4  "When  through  the  deep  waters  I  call  thee^ 

to  go. 
The  rivers  of  sorrow  shall  not  overflow  ; 
For  I  will  be  with  thee,  thy  troubles  to  bless. 
And  sanctify  to  thee  thy  deepest  distress. 

5  "When  through  Hevy  trials  thy  pathway 

shall  lie, 
My  grace,  all-sufficient,  shall  be  thy  supply; 


316 

The  flame  shall  not  hurt  thee ;  I  only  design 
Thy  dross  to  consume,  and  thy  gold  to  refine. 

6  "E'en  down  to  old  age,  all  My  people  shall 

prove 

My  sovereign  eternal,  unchangeable  love ; 

And  then,  Tvhen  gray  hairs  shall  their  tem- 
ples adorn 

Like  lambs  thej"  shall  still  in  My  bosom  be 
borne. 

7  "The  sonl  that  on  Jesus  hath  leaned  for 

repose, 
I  will  not,  I  cannot  desert  to  his  foes  : 
That  soul,  though  all  hell  should  endeavor 

to  shake, 
I'll  never— no,  never— no,  never  forsake!"' 

Keen? 
271,  6  6.4.6.6.6.4. 

1  MY  faith  looks  up  to  Thee, 
Thou  Lamb  of  Calvary, 

Savior  divine! 
Now  hear  me  while  I  pray ; 
Take  all  my  guilt  away; 
♦  Oh,  let  me  from  this  day 

Be  wholly  Thine. 

2  May  Thy  rich  grace  impart 
Strength  to  my  fainting  heart, 

My  zeal  inspire ; 
As  Thou  hast  died  for  me, 


Oh,  may  my  love  to  Thee 
Pure,  warm,  and  changeless  be, 
A  living  fire. 

3  While  life's  dark  maze  I  tread. 
And  griefs  around  me  spread. 

Be  Thou  my  Guide ; 
Bid  darkness  turn  to  day, 
Wipe  sorrow's  tears  away. 
Nor  let  me  ever  stray 

From  Thee  aside. 

4  When  ends  life's  transient  dream. 
When  death's  cold  sullen  stream 

Shall  o'er  me  roll ; 
Blest  Savior,  then,  in  love, 
Fear  and  distrust  remove ; 
Oh,  bear  me  safe  above, 

A  ransomed  soul. 

Ray  Palmer. 

272,  CM. 

1  OH,  for  a  faith  that  will  not  shrink, 

Though  prest  by  many  a  foe; 
That  will  not  tremble  on  the  brink 
Of  poverty  or  woe; 

2  That  will  not  murmur  nor  complain 

Beneath  the  chastening  rod : 
But  in  the  hour  of  grief  or  pain 
Can  leau  upon  its  God. 


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3  A  faith  that  shines  more  bright  and  clear 

When  tempests  rage  Tvithout ; 
That  when  in  danger  knows  no  fear, 
In  darkness  feels  no  doubt: 

4  That  bears    unmoved    the    world's    dread 

frown, 
Nor  heeds  its  scornful  smile ; 
That  sin's  wild  ocean  cannot  drown, 
Nor  Satan's  arts  beguile : 

5  A  faith  that  keeps  the  narro^v  way- 

Till  life's  last  hour  is  fled, 
And  with  a  pure  and  heavenly  ray 
Lights  up  a  dying  bed. 

6  Lord,  give  us  such  a  faith  as  this,  ^ 

And  then  whate'er  may  come, 
We'll  taste  e'en  here  the  hallowed  bliss 
Of  an  eternal  home. 

William  H.  Bathurst.  a. 


SANCTIFICATION. 

273.  .    8.7.8.7.D. 

1  JESUS,  I  my  cross  have  taken, 
All  to  leave  and  follow  Thee; 
Destitute,  despised,  forsaken. 
Thou,  from  hence,  my  all  shalt  be. 


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Perish  every  fond  ambition, 

All  I've  sought,  or  hoped,  or  known  ; 
Yet  how  rich  is  my  condition ! 

God  and  heaven  are  still  my  own. 

2  Man  may  trouble  and  distress  me, 

'Twill  but  driA'^e  me  to  Thy  breast ; 
Life  with  trials  hard  may  press  me. 

Heaven  will  bring  me  sweeter  rest. 
Oh,  'tis  not  in  grief  to  harm  me, 

While  Thy  love  is  left  to  me ; 
Oh,  'twere  not  in  joy  to  charm  me. 

Were  that  joy  unmixed  with  Thee. 

3  Take,  my  soul,  thy  full  salvation; 

Rise  o'er  sin,  and  fear,  and  care; 
.  Joy  to  find  in  every  station 
Something  still  to  do  or  bear. 
Think  what  Spirit  dwells  within  thee ; 

What  a  Father's  smile  is  thine ; 
What  a  Savior  died  to  win  thee : 
Child  of  heaven,  shouldst  thou  repine? 

4  Haste  thee  on  from  grace  to  glory, 

Armed  by  faith  and  winged  by  prayer ; 
Heaven's  eternal  day's  before  thee, 

God's  own  hand  shall  guide  thee  there. 
Soon  shall  close  thine  earthly  mission, 

Swift  shall  pass  thy  pilgrim  days ; 
Hope  shall  change  to  glad  fruition. 

Faith  to  sight,  and  prayer  to  praise. 

Henry  Francis  Lyte. 


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274.  .  CM. 

1  AM  la  soldier  of  the  cross, 

A  follower  of  the  Lamb  ? 
And  shall  I  fear  to  own  His  cause, 
Or  blush  to  speak  His  Name  ? 

2  Must  I  be  carried  to  the  skies 

On  flowery  beds  of  ease, 
While  others  fought  to  win  the  prize. 
And  sailed  through  bloody  seas  ? 

3  Are  there.no  foes  for  me  to  face  ? 

Must  I  not  stem  the  flood  ? 
Is  this  vain  world  a  friend  to  grace. 
To  help  me  on  to  God  ? 

4  Sure  I  must  fight,  if  I  would  reign  : 

Increase  my  courage,  Lord ; 
I'll  bear  the  toil,  endure  the  pain, 
Supported  by  Thy  Word. 

5  Thy  saints,  in  all  this  glorious  war. 

Shall  conquer,  though  they  die; 
They  see  the  triumph  from  afar, 
By  faith  they  bring  it  nigh. 

6  When  that  illustrious  day  shall  rise 

And  all  Thine  armies  shine 
In  robes  of  victory  through  the  skies. 
The  glory  shall  be  Thine. 

Is(iac  Watts,  a 


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275.  s.M. 

1  MY  soul,  be  od  Thy  guard  ; 

Ten  thousand  foes  arise, 
And  hosts  of  sin  are  pressing  hard 
To  draw  thee  from  the  skies. 

2  Oh,  watch,  and  fight,  and  pray, 

The  battle  ne'er  give  o'er; 
Renew  it  boldly  every  day, 
And  help  divine  implore. 

3  Ne'er  think  the  victory  won. 

Nor  once  at  ease  sit  down ; 
Thine  arduous  work  will  not  be  done, 
Till  thou  receive  thy  crown. 

4  Fight  on,  my  soul,  till  death 

Shall  bring  thee  to  thy  God  ; 
He'll  take  thee  at  thy  parting  breath. 
To  His  divine  abode. 

George  Heath, 
276.  7.6,7.6.D. 

1  STAND  up,  stand  up  for  Jesus  ! 

Ye  soldiers  of  the  cross, 
Lift  high  His  royal  banner. 

It  must  not  suffer  loss ; 
From  victory  unto  victory 

His  army  shall  be  led, 
Till  every  foe  is  vanquished, 

And  Christ  is  Lord  indeed. 


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2  Stand  up,  stand  np  for  Jesus ! 

The  trumpet  call  obey ; 
Forth  to  the  mighty  conflict 

In  this  His  glorious  day; 
Ye  that  are  men,  now  serve  him 

Against  unnumbered  foes ; 
Your  courage  rise  with  danger, 

And  strength  to  strength  oppose. 

3  Stand  up,  stand  up  for  Jesus ! 

Stand  in  His  strength  alone ; 
The  arm  of  flesh  will  fail  you, 

Ye  dare  not  trust  your  own ; 
Put  on  the  gospel  armor, 

And,  watching  unto  prayer, 
Where  duty  calls  or  danger, 

Be  never  wanting  there. 

4  Stand  up,  stand  up  for  Jesus ! 

The  strife  will  not  be  long ; 
This  day  the  noise  of  battle. 

The  next  the  victor's  song : 
To  him  that  overcometh, 

A  crown  of  life  shall  be ; 
He  with  the  King  of  glory 

Shall  reign  eternally.      George  Dufjieia. 

277.  L.M. 

1  So  let  our  lips  and  lives  express 
The  holy  gospel  we  profess : 
So  let  our  works  and  virtues  shine, 
To  prove  the  doctrine  all  divine. 


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2  Thus  shall  we  best  proclaim  abroad 
The  honors  of  our  Savior  God  ; 
When  His  salvation  reigns  within, 
And  grace  subdues  the  power  of  sin. 

3  Our  flesh  and  sense  must  be  denied, 
Passion  and  envy,  lust  and  pride ; 
While  justice,  temperance,  truth,  and  love 
Our  inward  piety  approve. 

4  His  promise  bears  our  spirits  up, 
While  we  expect  that  blessed  feope. 
The  bright  appearance  of  the  Lord, 
And  faith  stands  leaning  on  His  Word. 

Isaac  Watts,  a. 


278.  C.  M. 

1  OH,  for  a  closer  walk  with  God, 

A  calm  and  heavenly  frame ; 

A  light  to  shine  upon  the  road 

That  leads  me  to  the  Lamb  ! 

2  Return,  O  holy  Dove,  return, 

Sweet  Messenger  of  rest ! 
I  hate  the  sins  that  made  Thee  mourn. 
And  drove  Thee  from  my  breast. 

3  The  dearest  idol  I  have  known, 

Whate'er  that  idol  be. 
Help  me  to  tear  it  from  Thy  throne, 
And  Avorship  only  Thee. 


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4  So  shall  my  walk  be  close  with  God, 
Calm  and  serene  my  frame ; 
So  purer  light  shall  mark  the  road 
That  leads  me  to  the  Lamb. 

William  Cowper. 


279. 

1  OH,  for  a  heart  to  praise  my  God, 

A  heart  from  sin  set  free ! 
A  heart  that  always  feels  Thy  blood. 
So  freely  shed  for  me ! 

2  A  heart  resigned,  submissive,  meek. 

My  great  Redeemer's  throne ; 
Where  only  Christ  is  heard  to  speak. 
Where  Jesus  reigns  alone. 

3  An  humble,  lowly,  contrite  heart. 

Believing,  true,  and  clean ; 
Which  neither  life  nor  death  can  part 
From  Him  that  dwells  within. 

4  A  heart  in  every  thought  renewed, 

And  full  of  love  divine ; 
Perfect,  and  right,  and  pure,  and  good, 
A  copy.  Lord,  of  Thine ! 

5  Thy  nature,  gracious  Lord,  impart, 

Come  quickly,  from  above; 
Write  Thy  new  Name  upon  my  heart. 
Thy  new,  best  Name  of  Love. 

C.  Wesley. 


CM. 


325 

280.  c.  M. 

1  MUST  Jesus  bear  the  cross  alone, 

And  all  the  world  go  free  ? 
No,  there's  a  cross  for  every  one, 
And  there's  a  cross  for  me. 

2  How  happy  are  the  saints  above. 

Who  once  were  sorrowing  here! 
But  now  they  taste  unmingled  love, 
And  Joy  without  a  tear. 

3  The  consecrated  cross  I'll  bear,* 

Till  death  shall  set  me  free ; 
And  then  go  home,  my  crown  to  wear. 
For  there's  a  crown  for  me. 

G.  N.  Allen. 
^oX.  7.6.7.6.  Trochaic,  and  Chorus. 

1  JESUS  keep  me  near  the  cross. 

There  a  precious  fountain 
Free  to  all,  a  healing  stream, 
Flows  from  Calvary's  mountain. 
Chorus — In  the  cross,  in  the  cross, 
Be  my  glory  ever; 
Till  my  raptured  soul  shall  find 
Best  beyond  the  river. 

2  Near  the  cross,  a  trembling  soul, 

Love  and  mercy  found  me ; 
There  the  bright  and  morning  star 
Shed  its  beams  around  me. 
Chorus — In  the  cross,  etc. 


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3  Near  the  cross !    O  Lamb  of  God, 

Bring  its  scenes  before  me ; 
Help  me  walk  from  day  to  day, 
With  its  shadows  o'er  me. 
Chorus — In  the  cross,  etc. 

4  Near  the  cross  I'll  watch  and  wait, 

Hoping,  trusting  ever, 
Till  I  reach  the  golden  strand, 
Just  beyond  the  river. 
Chorus — In  the  cross,  etc. 

Fanny  J.  Crosby  (Mrs.  Van  Alstyne.) 


282. 


6.4.6.4.6.6.4. 

1  Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee! 

Nearer  to  Thee ! 
Through  Word  and  Sacrament, 

Thou  com'st  to  me. 
Thy  grace  is  ever  near, 
Thy  Spirit  ever  here. 

Drawing  to  Thee. 

2  Ages  on  ages  rolled, 

Ere  earth  appeared, 
Yet  Thine  unmeasured  love 

The  way  prepared ; 
E'en  then  Thou  yearnedst  for  me 
That  I  might  nearer  be. 

Nearer  to  Thee ! 

3  Thy  Son  has  come  to  earth, 

My  sin  to  bear, 


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My  every  wound  to  heal, 

My  pain  to  share. 
God  in  the  flesh  for  me, 
Brings  me  now  nearer  Tliee. 

Nearer  to  Thee ! 

4  Lo!  all  my  debt  is  paid, 

My  guilt  is  gone. 
See !  He  has  risen  for  me, 

My  throne  is  won. 
Thanks,  O  my  God,  to  Thee ! 
None  now  can  nearer. 

Nearer  to  Thee ! 

5  Welcome,  then,  to  Thy  home. 

Blest  One  in  Three ! 
As  Thou  hast  promised,  come ! 

Come  Lord  to  me ! 
Work,  Thou,  O  God,  through  me. 
Live  Thou,  O  God,  in  me. 

Ever  in  me ! 

6  By  the  baptismal  stream. 

Which  made  me  Thine, 
By  the  dear  flesh  and  blood 

Thy  love  made  mine. 
Purge  Thou  all  sin  from  me, 
That  I  may  nearer  be. 

Nearer  to  Thee ! 

7  Surely  it  matters  not 

What  earth  may  bring; 
Death  is  of  no  account. 


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283. 


Grace  will  I  sing". 
Nothing  remains  for  me 
Save  to  be  near  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee! 

H.  E.  Jacobs. 
6.4.6.4.6.6.4. 

1  NEARER,  my  God,  to  Thee! 

Nearer  to  Thee ! 
E'en  though  it  be  a  cross 

That  raiseth  me ; 
Still  all  my  song  shall  be, 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee! 

2  Though,  like  the  wanderer. 

The  sun  gone  down, 
Darkness  be  over  me. 

My  rest  a  stone, 
Yet  in  my  dreams  I'd  be 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee ! 

3  There  let  my  way  appear 

Steps  unto  heaven ; 
All  that  Thou  sendest  me 

In  mercy  given; 
Angels  to  beckon  me 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee ! 

4  Then  with  my  waking  thoughts 

Bright  with  Thy  praise. 


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Out  of  my  stony  griefs 

Bethel  I'll  raise ; 
So  by  my  woes  to  be 
Nearer,  My  God,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee ! 

Or  if  on  joyful  wing 

Cleaving  the  sky, 
Sun,  moon,  and  stars  forgot. 

Upwards  I  fly  ; 
Still  all  my  song  shall  be, 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee ! 

3Irs.  Sarah  Flower  Adams. 


284 


7.6.7.6.D. 

1  I  NEED  Thee,  precious  Jesus, 

For  I  am  full  of  sin ; 
My  soul  is  dark  and  guiltj^. 

My  heart  is  dead  within  : 
I  need  the  cleansing  fountain, 

Where  I  can  always  flee, 
The  blood  of  Christ,  most  precious, 

The  sinner's  perfect  plea. 

2  T  need  Thee,  blessed  Jesus, 

For  I  am  very  poor ; 
A  stranger  and  a  pilgrim, 

1  have  no  earthly  store : 
I  need  the  love  of  Jesus 

To  cheer  me  on  my  way. 


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To  guide  my  doubting  footsteps. 
To  be  my  strength  and  stay. 

3  I  need  Thee,  blessed  Jesus, 

I  need  a  friend  like  Thee, 
A  friend  to  soothe  and  pity, 

A  friend  to  care  for  me : 
I  need  the  heart  of  Jesus 

To  feel  each  anxious  care, 
To  tell  my  every  trouble. 

And  all  my  sorrows  share. 

5  I  need  Thee,  blessed  Jesus, 

I  need  Thee  day  by  day. 
To  fill  me  Avith  Thy  fulness, 

To  lead  me  on  my  way : 
I  need  Thy  Holy  Spirit 

To  teach  me  what  I  am. 
To  show  me  more  of  Jesus, 

To  point  me  to  the  Lamb. 

Frederick  Whitfield. 


285, 


6.4.6.4.  and  Chorus. 

1  I  NEED  Thee  every  hour, 
Most  gracious  Lord, 
No  tender  voice  like  Thine 

Can  peace  afford. 
Chorus— 1  need  Thee,  oh!  I  need  Thee, 
Every  hour  I  need  Thee : 
Oh  bless  me  now,  my  Savior, 
I  come  to  Thee. 


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2  I  need  Thee  every  hour, 

Stay  Thou  near  by; 
Temptations  lose  then'  power 
When  Thou  art  nigh. 
Chorus — I  need  Thee,  etc. 

3  I  need  Thee  every  hour, 

In  joy  or  pain  ; 
Come  quicl^ly  and  abide, 
Or  life  is  vain. 
Chorus — I  need  Thee,  etc. 

4  I  need  Thee  QYerj  hour: 

Teach  me  Thy  will ; 
And  Thy  rich  promises 
In  me  fulfill. 
Chorus — I  need  Thee,  etc. 

5  I  need  Thee  every  hour, 

Most  Holy  One, 
Oh,  make  me  Thine  indeed, 
Thou  blessed  Son. 
Chorus — I  need  Thee,  etc. 

Mrs,  Annie  S.  Hawks. 


286 


8.7.8.7.4.7. 

GUIDE  me,  O  Thou  great  Jehovah, 
Pilgrim  through  this  barren  land  ; 

I  am  wx'ak,  but  Thou  art  mighty. 
Hold  me  with  Thy  powerful  hand  ; 

Bread  of  heaven. 
Feed  me  till  I  want  no  more ! 


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2  Open  now  the  crystal  fountain, 

Whence  the  healing  streams  do  floTV" ; 
Let  the  fiery,  cloudy  pillar, 
Lead  me  all  my  journey  through  ; 

Strong  Deliverer, 
Be  Thou  still  my  strength  and  shield ! 

3  When  I  tread  the  verge  of  Jordan, 

Bid  my  anxious  fears  subside : 
Death  of  death  and  hell's  Destruction, 
Land  me  safe  on  Canaan's  side : 

Songs  of  praises 
I  will  ever  give  to  Thee. 

William  Williams. 


287, 


5.5.8.8.5.5. 

1  JESUS,  still  lead  on, 
Till  our  rest  be  won. 

And  although  the  ^way  be  cheerless, 
We  will  follow,  calm  and  fearless. 

Guide  us  by  Thy  hand 

To  our  Fatherland ! 

2  If  the  way  be  drear, 
If  the  foe  be  near, 

Let  not  faithless  fears  o'ertake  us. 
Let  not  faith  and  hope  forsake  us; 

For  through  many  a  foe 

To  our  home  "we  go ! 

B      When  we  seek  relief 
From  a  long-felt  grief; 


288. 


When  temptations  come  alluring, 
Make  us  patient  and  enduring ; 
Show  us  that  bright  shore 
Where  we  weep  no  more ! 

Jesus,  still  lead  on, 

Till  our  rest  be  won  ; 
Heavenly  Leader,  still  direct  us, 
Still  support,  console,  protect  us, 

Till  we  safely  stand 

In  our  Fatherland ! 

Nicholas  Louis,  Count  Zinzendorf, 
6.5. 12  line 

1  ONWARD,  Christian  soldiers. 

Marching  as  to  war, 
With  the  cross  of  Jesus 

Going  on  before. 
Christ,  the  roj'al  Master, 

Leads  against  the  foe : 
Forward  into  battle. 

See  His  banners  go, 
Onward,  Christian  soldiers. 

Marching  as  to  war. 
With  the  cross  of  Jesus 

Going  on  before. 

2  At  the  sign  of  triumph, 

Satan's  armies  flee : 
On,  then.  Christian  soldiers. 

On  to  victory. 
Hell's  foundations  quiver, 


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At  the  shout  of  praise : 
Brothers,  lift  your  voices, 

Loud  your  anthems  raise. 
Onward,  Christian  soldiers,  etc, 

3  Like  a  mighty  army. 

Moves  the  church  of  God  : 
Brothers,  we  are  treading 

Where  the  saints  have  trod. 
We  are  not  divided, 

All  one  body  we, 
One  in  hope,  in  doctrine. 

One  in  charity. 
Onward,  Christian  soldiers,  etc. 

4  Crowns  and  thrones  may  perish. 

Kingdoms  rise  and  wane. 
But  the  church  of  Jesus 

Constant  will  remain. 
Gates  of  hell  can  never 

'Gainst  that  church  prevail : 
We  have  Christ's  own  promise. 

And  that  cannot  fail. 
Onward,  Christian  soldiers,  etc. 

5  Onward,  then,  ye  faithful. 

Join  our  happy  throng, 
Blend  with  ours  your  voices, 

In  the  triumph-song : 
Glory,  laud,  and  honor. 

Unto  Christ  the  King : 


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This,  tb rough  countless  ages, 

Men  and  angels  sing. 
Onward,  Christian  soldiers,  etc. 

S.   Baring-Gould. 


5.5.  12  lines. 


1  JESUS,  King  of  glory, 

Throned  above  the  sky, 
Jesns,  tender  Savior, 

Hear  Thy  children  cry. 
Pardon  our  transgressions, 

Cleanse  us  from  our  sin, 
By  Thy  Spirit  help  us 

Heavenly  life  to  win. 
Jesus,  King  of  glory, 

Throned  above  the  sky, 
Jesus,  tender  Savior, 

Hear  Thy  children  cry. 

2  Help  us  ever  steadfast 

In  the  faith  to  be : 
In  Thy  church's  conflicts 

Fighting  valiantly. 
Loving  Savior,  strengthen 

These  weak  hearts  of  ours, 
Through  Thy  cross  to  conquer 

Crafty  evil  powers. 
Jesus,  King  of  glory,  etc. 

3  When  the  shadows  lengthen, 

Show  us,  Lord,  Thy  way; 
Through  the  darkness  lead  us 


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To  the  heavenly  day  ; 
When  our  course  is  finished, 

Ended  all  the  strife, 
Grant  us  with  the  faithful, 

Palms  and  crowns  of  life. 
Jesus,  King  of  glory,  etc. 

W.  H.  Davison. 
^90.  8.7.8.7.8.8.7. 

1  THE  little  while  I  hnger  here 

Should  grief  and  fear  o'ertake  me? 
No  ;  Jesus  is  my  Shepherd  dear, 

He  never  will  forsake  me. 
He  gave  His  life  to  save  the  herd,    ' 
And  with  His  Spirit  and  His  Word, 

Is  pi-esent  with  us  always. 

2  I  hear  Him  speak,  I  know  His  voice, 

I  go  where'er  He  beckons. 
His  OTTU  He  knows,  they  are  His  choice. 

Their  numbers,  too,  He  reckons. 
And  He  will  seek  the  straying  sheep, 
The  feeble  in  His  bosom  keep, 

And  gently  raise  the  fallen. 

3  He  strengthens  me  with  living  bread. 

With  waters  sweet  and  gracious. 
Which  flo^"  from  life's  great  fountain-head, 

AVith  peace  and  joy  most  precious. 
Though  rough  and  thorny  is  my  way, 
If  from  His  path  I  do  not  stray, 

I  shall  not  be  discouraged. 


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4  O  Thou  who  saidst,  "Away  from  me 

No  one  shall  snatch  them  ever." 
Thee  I  implore,  to  Thee  I  flee, 

Ah  leave,  forsake  me,  never ! 
The  Avorld  allures ;  oh,  guide  me  through. 
That  with  the  blessed  I  maj^  ^^ew 

Thy  Father's  glorious  mansions. 

5  How  vain  the  wordling's  pomp  and  show, 

How  brief  His  joj^s  and  pleasures  ! 
The  night  approaches  now,  and  lo  ! 

We  leave  all  earthly  treasures. 
And  then  what  is  all  earthly  bliss 
To  that  blest  promise,  AVhere  He  is 

We  shall  be  with  Him  also  ! 

F.  M.  Franzen. 
291,  11.11.11.6.6.11. 

1  HOW  blest  are  the  hours  that  Jesus  bestows, 
When   wonders   of  grace  to   the  spirit  He 

shows ! 
His  Word  lights  the  way  to  the  heavenly 
goal, 

His  Spirit  is  near  us. 
His  Spirit  is  near  us. 
To  rouse  us,  and  teach  us,  and  comfort  our 
soul! 

2  Lord  Jesus,  our  Savior,  Thy  Spirit  us  give 
To  quicken,  and  strengthen,  and  cause  us  to 

live; 
Grant  faith  and  give  love,  and  in  mercy  be- 
stow 


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Whatever  is  needed, 
Whatever  is  needed, 
To  exercise  faith  in  our  hearts  here  belov^^ 

Our  hearts  are  so  cold,  yea,  as  hard  as  a 

stone ; 
Such  are  they  by  nature,  and  Thou  art  alone, 
On  earth  and  in  heaven,  the  Savior  who  can, 
A  new  heart  creating, 
A  new  heart  creating, 
A  ncAV  heart  creating,   make  each  a  new 
man. 

From  sorrows  of  earth  wilt  Thou  now  turn 

our  mind, 
For  days  that  are  coming,  oh,  help  us  to  find 
Our  joy  and  our  comfort  in  what  Thou  hast 
wrought ; 

For  we  are  Thy  people, 
For  we  are  Thy  xjeople. 
With  death,  wounds;  and  anguish  so  pre- 
ciously bought. 

Lord,  therefore,  remember  in  mercy  and  love 
Thy  people,   and  grant  us   Thy  help  from 

above; 
Thy  law  cause  to  wake  us,  Thy  grace  give 
us  cheer, 

And  lead  us  Thy  Spirit, 
And  lead  us  Thy  Spirit, 
So  that  we  may  know  that  Thy  presence  is 

near.  From  Semlandss&nger, 


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292.  10.10.5.5.10. 

1  RISE  fi'om  thy  stupor,  heart  so  uneasy ; 
Why  so  completely  forget  what  thou  hast? 

Christ  Is  forever 
Thy  loAing  Savior, 
He's  still  the  same  as  He  was  in  the  past. 

2  Pause  and  consider,  earnestly'  ponder 
What  thou  possessest  in  Him,  not  in  thee : 

Righteous  and  holy, 
Perfect  most  truly 
Art  thou  in  Christ,  who  from  sin  sets  thee 
free. 

3  Though  thou  at  times  can  not  feel  it,  nor 

see  it. 
Though  so  unholy  and  sinful  within, 
Jesus  hath  bought  thee. 
And  mercy  brought  thee, 
And  still  upholds  thee,  and  saves  thee  from 
sin. 

4  Right  in  the  midst  of  sin's  daily  affliction. 
Justification  eternal  thou  hast. 

T  hat  thou  art  holy 
Thou  ow'st  Him  solely, 
Him  upon  whom  all  thy  burdens  were  cast. 

5  God  is  in   Christ  now  thy  Friend  and  thy 

Father ; 
Jesus  thy  Brother  on  Calvary  died  ; 


240 

Aud  by  His  merit 
Has  sent  His  Spirit, 
To  be  thy  Strength,  and  thy  Comfort,  and 

Guide.  C.  O.  Bosenlus. 


293.  8.8.7.8.8.7.7. 

1  JESUS,  Thou  my  heart's  Desire, 

Blessed  Lord  and  only  Savior, 
Let  my  soul  find  rest  in  Thee. 
Let  Thy  Tveary  dove  retire 

To  Thy  bosom  safe  forever. 
Flying  o'er  this  restless  sea 
Home  to  rest  in  peace  Avith  Thee. 

2  Thou  alone  canst  satisfy  me. 

And  assuage  my  thirst  so  burning 
With  the  water  from  life's  well. 
Savior,  Thou  canst  sanctify  me; 

For  Thy  grace  my  heart  is  yearning ; 
With  Thy  fulness  in  me  dwell, 
Blessed  Lord,  and  all  is  well. 

Lina  Sandell. 
294r,  9.8.9.8.8.8. 

1  DEAE,  Savior,  in  Thy  bosom  hide  me. 
There  make  the  weary  wanderer  blest ; 

In  all  the  word  there's  none  beside  Thee 
To  give  my  soul  the  longed-for  rest. 

Dear  .Jesus,  I  would  come  to  Thee, 

Be  Thine  throughout  eternity. 


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2  The  world  to  me  is  dark  and  dreary : 

My  evil  heart  doth  cause  me  grief. 
Redeemer,  I  am  sad  and  weary, 

Give  Thou  my  troubled  soul  relief. 
Come,  precious  Jesus,  lead  Thou  me, 
And  keep  me  ever  near  to  Thee. 

3  With  Thee  I'm  safe  from  every  danger, 

But  only.  Lord,  when  in  Thy  care; 
For  here  on  earth  I'm  but  a  stranger, 

And  prone  to  fall  in  every  snare. 
Thou  art  the  true  and  living  Way, 
Blest  Jesus,  keep  me  Thine  alway. 

From  Hemlandssdnger. 


295 


8.8.7.8.8.7.8.8.8.8.8.8. 

1  O  LORD,  devoutly  love  I  Thee, 
Come,  Jesus,  and  abide  with  me, 

And  grant  me  e'er  Thy  favor. 
In  this  wide  world  of  anxious  care, 
Vain  glory  find  I  everywhere. 

But  peace  with  Thee,  my  Savior. 
E'en  though,  in  woful  agony, 
My  soul  and  body  pine  away, 
Thou  art  my  Comfort,  ever  blest, 
I  safely  on  Thy  bosom  rest. 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  my  Savior  dear, 
Thy  saving  hand  is  ever  near. 

2  Almighty  God,  for  what  I  own. 
Receive,  and  am,  to  Thee  alone 

I  ought  my  thanks  to  render. 


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Teach  me  to  use  Thy  gifts,  I  pray, 
To  aid  the  poor,  and  never  stay, 

O  Lord,  Thy  mercies  tender. 
Make  known  to  me,  O  God,  Thy  will, 
And  purge  my  soul  of  every  ill ; 
Yea,  make  me  patient  and  content, 
Nor  let  my  soul  to  earth  he  bent, 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  for  Thy  death's  sake 
The  bonds  of  my  affliction  break. 

Send,  Lord,  Thine  angels  forth  at  last 
To  bear  my  soul,  when  life  is  past, 

Where  heavenly  joy  aboundeth ; 
And  let  my  weary  body  rest 
In  peace,  where'er  Thou  seest  best, 

Until  Thy  voice  resoundeth. 
Then  lo !  in  holy  vesture  clad, 
I  shall  behold  my  Lord  and  God ; 
His  grace  and  glory  then  shall  be 
My  joy  in  all  eternity. 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  my  prayer  fulfill; 
In  life,  in  death  Thine  am  I  still. 

M.  Schalling.  J.  O.  Wallin. 
296«  8.7.8.7.8.7.7. 

1  JESUS  keep  in  memory  ever 

Wouldst  thou  be  God's  child  and  friend ; 
Let  thy  heart  forget  Him  never, 

Still  thy  gaze  on  Jesus  bend. 
In  thy  rest  and  in  thy  labor 
Look  to  Him  with  CA^ery  breath, 
Look  to  Jesus'  life  and  death. 


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2  Look  to  Jesus,  till  reviving 

Faith  and  love  thy  bosom  swell ; 
Strength  for  all  things  good  deriving 

From  Him  who  did  all  things  well ; 
Work  as  He  did,  in  thy  season, 
Works  which  shall  not  fade  away, 
Work  while  it  is  called  to-day. 

3  Look  to  Jesus,  praying,  waking, 

When  thy  feet  on  roses,  tread ; 
Follow,  worldly  pomp  forsaking. 

With  thy  cross,  where  He  hath  led. 
Look  to  Jesus  in  temptation; 
Baffled  shall  the  tempter  flee, 
And  God's  angels  come  to  thee. 

4  Look  to  Jesus,  when  dark  lowering 

Perils  thy  horizon  dim  ; 
Unlike  His  disciples  cowering. 

Calm  'mid  tempests  look  on  Him. 
Trust  in  Him  who  still  rebuketh 
Wind  and  billow,  fire  and  flood  ; 
Forward !  then,  and  trust  in  God. 

5  Look  to  Jesus  when  distressed. 

See  what  He,  the  Sinless,  bore ; 
Is  thy  heart  with  conflict  pressed  ? 

Is  thy  soul  still  harassed  sore? 
See  His  bloody  sweat.  His  conflict. 
Watch  His  agony  increase. 
Hear  His  praj^er,  and  taste  His  peace! 


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6  Art  thou  by  sore  want  surrounded? 

Do  thy  pains  press  forth  thy  sighs  ? 
Art  thou  wronged  and  deeply  wounded  ? 

Does  a  scornful  world  despise? 
Friends  forsake  thee  or  deny  thee? 
See  what  Jesus  must  endure, 
He  who  as  the  light  was  pure ! 

7  Look  to  Jesus  still  to  shield  thee 

When  this  dwelling  thou  must  leave 
In  that  last  need  He  will  yield  thee 

Peace  the  world  can  never  give. 
Look  to  Him,  thy  head  low  bending; 
He,  w^ho  finished  all  for  thee. 
Takes  thee  then  with  Him  to  be. 

F.  M.  Franzen. 
297.  9.8.9.8.9.9.8. 

1  WE  Christians  should  ever  consider 

What  Christ  hath  so  graciously  taught ; 
For  He,  who  hath  made  us  His  children, 

Would  have  us  retain  in  our  thought 
How  little  things  earthly  do  merit. 
Lest  we,  who  should  heaven  inherit, 

The  heavenly  prize  leave  unsought. 

2  All  nature  a  sermon  may  preach  thee ; 

The  birds  sing  thy  murmurs  away; 
The  birds,  which  nor  sowing  nor  reaping, 

God  fails  not  to  feed  day  by  day ; 
And  He,  who  those  creatures  doth  cherish, 
He  never  will  leave  thee  to  perish ; 

Or  art  thou  not  better  than  they? 


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3  The  lilies,  nor  toiling  nor  spinning, 

Their  clothing  how  gorgeous  and  fair! 
What  tints  in  their  tiny  robes  woven,    . 

What  wondrous  devices  are  there ! 
All  Solomon's  stores  could  not  render 
One  festival  robe  of  such  splendor 

As  the  modest  field  lilies  do  wear. 

4  If  God  o'er  the  grass  and  the  flowers 

Such  delicate  beauty  hath  spread, 
The  flowers  which  to-day  are  so  fragrant, 

To-morrow  are  faded  and  dead ; 
Oh,  why,  then ,  should  earthly  cares  fret  thee? 
Thy  Father  will  never  forget  thee, 

Nor  fail  to  provide  thee  with  bread. 

H.  Spegel. 
298.  11.10.11.10.  Iambic. 

1  I  HAVE  a  Friend  so  patient,  kind,  forbear- 

ing. 
Of  all  my  friends  this  Friend  doth  love  me 

best; 
Though  I  am   weak  and  sinful,  yet  when 

sharing 
His  love  and  mercy  I  a,m  ever  blest. 

2  He  is  my  Lord,  my  Friend,  yea,  He's  my 

Brother ; 
And  Jesus  Christ  is  His  most  blessed  Name. 
He  loves  more  tenderly  than  any  mother; 
To  rest  in  Him  is  more  than  wealth  and 
fame. 


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3  My  poor  and  wretched  soul  He  bought  so 

dearly, 
And  freed  from  condemnation,  death,  and 

hell; 
The  old  and  bitter  foe  He  crushed  completely. 
My  soul,  rejoice  and  sing,  for  all  is  well! 

4  Thus  I'm  redeemed ;  no  more  the  law  pre- 

Yaileth, 
For  Christ,  the    Lord,  is  my  Redeemer's 
Name ; 
His  precious  blood  more  than  my  sin  ayail- 
eth; 
His  merit  covers  all  my  guilt  and  shame. 

5  With  hallelujahs  here  I'd  tell  the  story, 

My  Lord  to  praise,  to  laud  and  magnify ; 
And  praise  His  Name  for  evermore  in  glorj^, 
Before  His  throne  with  all  the  saints  on 

high.  C.  O.  Bosenius. 


299.  L.M. 

1  JESUS,  and  shall  it  ever  be, 

A  mortal  man  ashamed  of  Thee? 
Ashamed  of  Thee,  whom  angels  praise. 
Whose  glories  shine  through  endless  days ! 

2  Ashamed  of  Jesus!  sooner  far 
Let  evening  blush  to  own  a  star; 
He  sheds  the  beams  of  light  divine 
O'er  this  benighted  soul  of  mine. 


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3  Ashamed  of  Jesus  !  just  as  soon 
Let  midnight  be  ashamed  of  noon: 
'Tis  midnight  with  my  soul,  till  He, 
Bright  Morning  Star,  bid  darkness  flee. 

4  Ashamed  of  Jesus!  that  dear  Friend 
On  whom  my  hopes  of  heaven  depend  ! 
No ;  w^hen  I  blush,  be  this  my  shame, 
That  I  no  more  revere  His  Name. 

5  Soon  shall  He  come  with  power  to  bless 
All  who  do  here  His  Name  confess ; 
And  then  may  this  my  glory  be, 

That  He  is  not  ashamed  of  me  ! 

Joseph  &rigg.  a. 
300,  L.  M.  6  lines. 

1  THEE  will  I  love,  my  Strength,  my  Tower, 

Thee  will  I  love,  my  Joy,  my  Crown ; 
Thee  will  I  love  with  all  my  power, 

In  all  my  works,  and  Thee  alone: 
Thee  will  I  love,  till  the  pure  fire 
Fill  my  whole  sonl  with  chaste  desire. 

2  I  thank  Thee,  uncreated  Sun, 

That  Thy  bright  beams  on  me  have  shined; 
I  thank  Thee,  who  hast  overthrown 

My  foes,  and  healed  my  wounded  mind ; 
I  thank  Thee,  whose  enlivening  voice 
Bids  my  freed  heart  in  Thee  rejoice. 

3  Uphold  me  in  the  doubtful  race, 

Nor  suffer  me  again  to  stray ; 


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Strengthen  my  feet,  with  steady  pace 

Still  to  press  forward  in  Thy  way ; 
That  all  my  powers,  with  all  their  might, 
In  Thy  sole  glory  may  unite. 

4  Thee  will  I  love,  my  Joy,  my  Crown; 

Thee  Avill  I  love,  my  Lord,  my  God ! 
Thee  love  beneath  Thy  smile  or  frown, 

Beneath  Thy  scepter  or  Thy  rod. 
What  though  my  flesh  and  heart  decay? 
Thee  shall  I  love  in  endless  day. 

John  Scheffler. 
301.  8.7.8.7.7.7. 

1  JESUS,  Lord  and  precious  Savior, 

All  my  comfort  and  my  joy ! 
Graciously  extend  Thy  favor. 
Let  Thy  Word  my  soul  employ. 

Jesus,  come,  abide  with  me, 

Let  me  ever  be  with  Thee. 

2  What  I  do,  oh,  let  me  ever 

Jesus,  in  Thy  Name  begin ; 
Give  success  to  my  endeavor, 
Final  victory  therein. 

Jesus,  come,  abide  with  me, 

Let  me  ever  be  with  Thee. 

3  Let  my  words  and  thoughts,  O  Savior, 

To  Thy  praise  and  glory  tend ; 

Help  me.  Lord,  that  I  may  gather 

Treasures  that  shall  never  end. 


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Jesus,  come,  abide  with  me, 
Let  me  ever  be  with  Thee. 

4  When  my  days  on  earth  are  over, 
Let  me  gladly  take  my  rest ; 
May  the  time  come,  blessed  Savior, 
When  to  Thee  it  seemeth  best. 
Jesus,  come,  abide  with  me, 
Let  me  ever  be  with  Thee. 

J.  Arrhenius.    J.  O.  Wallin, 
302,  8.7.8.7. D. 

1  JESUS  is  my  Friend  most  precious, 

Never  friend  doth  love  as  He ; 
Should  I  leave  this  Friend  so  gracious, 

Spurn  His  wondrous  love  for  me? 
No  !  nor  friend  nor  foe  shall  sever 

Me  from  Him  who  loves  me  so ; 
His  shall  be  my  will  forever, 

There  above,  and  here  below.  * 

2  Bitter  death  for  me  He  suffered ; 

From  all  guilt  He  set  me  free ; 
To  His  Father  He  hath  offered 

Everlasting  prayers  for  me. 
Who  is  he  that  would  condemn  me? 

Christ  hath  saved  me  by  His  grace ; 
Who  can  from  my  Savior  draw  me? 

I  am  safe  in  His  embrace. 

3  And  I  am  persuaded  ever, 

Life  nor  death  shall  tear  me  from 


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Christ  my  blessed  Lord  and  Savior; 

Present  things  nor  things  to  come, 
Height,  nor  depth,  nor  fear,  nor  favor, 

Aught  that  heaven  and  earth  afford, 
Can  me  from  God's  love  e'er  sever. 

Love  revealed  in  Christ  our  Lord. 

J.  Arrhenius. 


303.  c.M.» 

1  SHINE  on  our  souls,  eternal  God ! 
With  rays  of  heauty  shine ; 
Oh,  let  Thy  favor  crown  our  days, 
And  all  their  round  be  Thine. 


2  Did  we  not  raise  our  hands  to  Thee, 

Our  hands  might  toil  in  vain  ; 
Small  joy  success  itself  could  give, 
Jf  Thou  Thy  love  restrain. 

3  With  Thee  let  every  week  begin, 

With  Thee  each  day  be  spent, 
For  Thee  each  fleeting  hour  improved, 
Since  each  by  Thee  is  lent. 

4  Thus  cheer  us  through  this  toilsome  road. 

Till  all  our  labors  cease ; 
And  heaven  refresh  our  weary  souls 
With  everlasting  peace. 

Philip  Doddridge,  a. 


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304.  s.  M. 

1  THE  Lord  my  Shepherd  is, 

I  shall  be  well  supplied  : 
Since  He  is  mine,  and  I  am  His, 
What  can  I  want  beside  ? 

2  He  leads  me  to  the  place 

Where  heavenly  pasture  grows, 
Where  living  waters  gently  pass, 
And  full  salvation  flows. 

3  If  e'er  I  go  astray. 

He  doth  my  soul  reclaim, 
And  guides  me  in  His  own  right  way, 
For  His  most  holy  Name. 

4  While  He  affords  His  aid, 

I  cannot  yield  to  fear : 
Though  I  should  walk  through  death's  dark 
shade. 
My  Shepherd's  with  me  there. 

5  The  bounties  of  Thy  love 

Shall  crown  my  following  days; 
Nor  from  Thy  house  will  I  remove, 
Nor  cease  to  speak  Thy  praise. 

Isaac  Watts. 
305,  7.6.7.6.D. 

1  IF  God  Himself  be  for  me, 
I  may  a  host  defy ; 
For  when  I  pray,  before  me 


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My  foes  confounded  fly. 
If  Christ,  the  Head,  befriend  me, 

If  God  be  my  support. 
The  mischief  they  intend  me 

Shall  quickly  come  to  naught. 

2  I  build  on  this  foundation. 

That  Jesus  and  His  blood 
Alone  are  my  salvation, 

The  true  eternal  good : 
Without  Him,  all  that  pleases 

Is  valueless  on  earth : 
The  gifts  I  owe  to  Jesus 

Alone  my  love  are  T^orth. 

3  His  Holy  Spirit  dwelleth 

Within  my  Tv^illing  heart. 
Tames  it  when  it  rebelleth. 

And  soothes  the  keenest  smart. 
He  crowns  His  work  with  blessing, 

And  helpeth  me  to  cry 
"My  Father !"  without  ceasing 

To  Him  who  reigns  on  high. 

4  To  mine  His  Spirit  speaketh 

Sweet  words  of  soothing  power, 
HoTv  God  to  him  that  seeketh 

For  rest,  hath  rest  in  store. 
How  God  Himself  prepareth 

My  heritage  and  lot. 
And  though  my  body  weareth, 

My  heaven  shall  fail  me  not. 

Paul  Gerhardt. 


eS53 

306,  7g.  6  lines. 

1  WHAT  our  Father  does  is  well : 
Blessed  truth  His  children  tell ! 
Though  for  plenty  He  send  want, 
Though  the  harvest  store  be  scant, 
Yet  we  rest  upon  His  love, 
Seeking-  better  things  above. 

2  What  our  Father  does  is  well ; 
Shall  the  wilful  heart  rebel 

If  a  blessing  He  withhold 
In  the  field,  or  in  the  fold  ? 
Is  He  not  Himself  to  be 
All  our  store  eternally  ? 

3  What  our  Father  does  is  well : 
Though  He  sadden  hill  and  dell. 
Upward  yet  our  praises  rise 

For  the  strength  His  Word  supplies. 
He  has  called  us  sons  of  God ; 
Can  we  murmur  at  His  rod? 

4  What  our  Father  does  is  well : 
May  the  thought  within  us  dwell 
Though  nor  milk  nor  honey  flow 
In  our  barren  Canaan  now, 

God  can  save  us  in  our  need; 
God  can  bless  us,  God  can  feed. 

2  Therefore  imto  Him  we  raise 
Hymns  of  glory,  songs  of  jjraise; 
To  the  Father  and  the  Son 


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And  the  Spirit,  Three  in  one, 
Honor,  might,  and  glory  be, 
Now  and  through  eternity. 

Benjamin  Schmolk. 
307.  S.  M.  D. 

1  COMMIT  thou  all  thy  griefs 

And  ^svays  into  His  hands, 
To  His  sure  truth  and  tender  care 

Who  earth  and  heaven  commands : 
Who  points  the  clouds  their  course, 

Whom  grinds  and  seas  obey, 
He  shall  direct  thy  wandering  feet. 

He  shall  prepare  thy  way. 

2  Thou  on  the  Lord  rely, 

So  safe  slialt  thou  go  on  ; 
Fix  on  His  work  thy  steadfast  eye, 

So  shall  thy  work  be  done. 
No  profit  canst  Thou  gain 

By  self-consuming  care; 
To  Him  commend  thy  cause;  His  ear 

Attends  the  softest  prayer. 

3  Thy  everlasting  truth. 

Father,  Thy  ceaseless  love. 
Sees  all  Thy  children's  wants,  and  knows 

What  best  for  each  will  prove. 
And  whatsoe'er  Thou  will'st, 

Thou  dost,  O  King  of  kings  ! 
What  Thine  unerring  wisdom  chose, 

Thy  power  to  being  brings. 


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Thou  everywhere  hast  sway, 

And  all  things  serve  Thy  might ; 
Thy  every  act  pure  blessing  is, 

Thy  path  unsullied  light. 
When  Thou  arisest,  Lord, 

What  shall  Thy  work  withstand? 
When  what  Thy  children  want  Thougiv'st, 

Who,  who  shall  stay  Thy  hand  ? 

Paul  Gerharclt. 


308.  c.  M. 

4  HOW  happy  is  the  man  who  hears 
Instruction's  warning  voice. 
And  who  celestial  wisdom  makes 
His  early  only  choice ! 

2  For  she  has  treasures  greater  far 

Than  east  or  west  unfold  ; 
And  her  rewards  more  precious  are 
Than  all  their  stores  of  gold. 

3  She  guides  the  young  with  innocence 

In  happy  paths  to  tread  ; 
A  crown  of  glory  she  bestows 
Upon  the  hoary  head. 

4  According  as  her  labors  rise, 

So  her  rewards  increase ; 
Her  ways  are  ways  of  pleasantness, 
And  all  her  paths  are  peace. 

Michael  Bruce. 


856 

309,  7.7.8.8.7.7. 

1  I  AM  Jesus'  little  lamb, 
Therefore  glad  at  heart  I  am  ; 
Jesus  loves  me,  Jesus  knows  me, 

All  that's  good  and  fair  he  shows  me, 
Tends  me  every  day  the  same. 
Even  calls  me  by  my  name. 

2  Out  and  in  I  safely  go, 

Want  and  hunger  never  kno^v ; 
Soft  green  pastures  he  discloseth. 
Where  His  happy  flock  reposeth ; 
When  I  faint  or  thirsty  be. 
To  the  brook  He  leadeth  me. 

2  Should  not  I  be  glad  all  day 
In  this  blessed  fold  to  stay  ? 
By  this  holy  Shepherd  tended. 
Whose  kind  arms,  when  life  is  ended, 
Bear  me  to  the  world  of  hght? 
Yes !  oh  yes,  my  lot  is  bright. 

Henrietta  Louisa  von  Hayn. 

310.  lis 

1  Though  troubles  assail  us  and   dangers  af- 
fright. 
Though  friends  should  all  fail  us  and  foes  all 

unite, 
Yet  one  thing  secures  us,  whatever  betide. 
The  promise  assures  us— "The  Lord    will 
provide." 


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2  The  birds,  without  garner  or  storehouse  are 

fed; 

From  them  let  us  learn  to  trust  God  for  our 
bread : 

His  saints  what  is  fitting  shall  ne'er  be  de- 
nied 

So  long  as  'tis  written,  "The  Lord  will 
provide." 

3  When  Satan  assails  us  to  stop  up  our  path, 
And  courage  all  fails  us  we  triumph  by  faith. 
He  cannot  take  from  us,  though  oft  he  has 

tried. 
This  heart  cheering  promise  "The  Lord  wall 
provide." 

4  No  strength  of  our  OAvn,   or  goodness  we 

claim ; 
Yet,  since  we  have  known  the  Savior's  great 

Name, 
In  this  our  strong  tower  for  safety  we  hide: 
The  Lord  is  our  power,  "The  Lord  will  pro- 
vide." 

John  Newton,    a.     ' 


311,  C.  M. 

1  GOD  moves  in  a  mysterious  way. 
His  wonders  to  perform  : 
He  plants  His  footsteps  in  the  sea, 
And  rides  upon  the  storm. 


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2  Deep  in  unfathomable  mines 

Of  never-failing^  skill, 
He  treasures  up  His  bright  designs, 
And  Tvorks  His  sovereign  will. 

3  Ye  fearful  saints,  fresh  courage  take: 

The  clouds  ye  so  much  dread 
Are  big  with  mercy,  and  shall  break 
In  blessings  on  your  head. 

4  Judge  not  the  Lord  by  feeble  sense, 

But  trust  Him  for  His  grace ; 
Behind  a  frowning  Providence 
He  hides  a  smiling  face. 

5  His  purposes  will  ripen  fast. 

Unfolding  every  hour. 
The  bud  may  have  a  bitter  taste. 
But  sweet  will  be  the  flower. 

6  Blind  unbelief  is  sure  to  err, 

And  scan  His  works  in  vain. 
God  is  His  own  interpreter. 
And  He  will  make  it  plain. 

William  Cowper. 


312, 


9.8.9.8. 


1  LET,  O  my  soul,  thy  God  direct  thee, 

And  trust  in  Him  through  all  thy  days ; 
In  every  danger  He'll  protect  thee. 

And  crown  thy  years  with  peace  and  grace. 
He  doth  not  build  upon  the  sand 
Who  trusts  in  God's  almighty  hand. 


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2  Of  what  avail  is  all  our  sorrow? 

AVhat  profit  all  our  sighs  and  tears  ? 
Why  should  w^e  grieve  for  each  to-morrow  ? 

Why  thus  begin  and  end  our  years  ? 
Our  sighs  and  sorrows  but  increase 

Our  burdens  and  disturb  our  peace. 

3  Be  still,  in  faith  and  hope  abiding, 

Trust  in  thy  God  and  be  content ; 
In  His  unfailing  love  confiding, 

Take  what  His  gracious  hand  hath  sent, 
To  God  who  chose  thee  as  His  owm 
Thy  every  need  and  care  is  known. 

4  The  time  to  comfort  thee  He  knoweth, 

He  giA^eth  thee  whate'er  is  best ; 
The  prayer  that  from  thy  bosom  goeth 

He  heareth  ere  it  is  expressed. 
With  gifts  He  cometh  unawares 
In  answer  to  thy  fervent  prayers. 

5  Think  not  when  tried  and  tempest  driven, 

Thou  art  forsaken  by  thy  God ; 
For  those  who  are  the  heirs  of  heaven 

Must  pass  beneath  the  chastening  rod. 
Thy  night  of  weeping  may  ere  long 

Be  changed  into  the  morn  of  song. 

G  What  does  it  cost  the  Lord  Almighty 
To  raise  the  humble  and  the  low? 
Or  to  abase  the  high  and  mighty. 
And  cause  their  utter  overthrow? 


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For  He  whose  wonders  none  can  trace, 
He  lifteth  up ;  He  doth  abase. 

7  Walk  in  His  truth,  be  firm  and  fearless, 

And  do  thy  duty  day  by  day ; 
Trust  in  His  Word  Avhen  sad  and  cheerless, 

Make  it  thy  comfort  and  thy  stay. 
The  Lord  thy  God  thy  refuge  make, 
And  He  will  neyer  thee  forsake. 

G.  Neumarck.    J.  O.  Wallin. 

313,  s.M. 

1  WHAT  cheering  words  are  these ! 

Their  sweetness  who  can  tell  ? 
In  time  and  to  eternal  days, 
"  'Tis  with  the  righteous  well." 

2  In  every  state  secure 

Kept  by  Jehovah's  eye, 
'Tis  well  with  them  while  life  endure. 
And  well  Tsrhen  called  to  die. 

3  'Tis  Trell  when  joys  arise; 

'Tis  well  when  sorrows  flow ; 
'Tis  well  when  darkness  veils  the  skies. 
And  strong  temptations  blow. 

4  'Tis  well  when  on  the  mount 

They  feast  on  dying  love : 
And  'tis  as  well  in  God's  account. 
When  they  the  furnace  prove. 


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5  'Tis  well  when  Jesus  calls, 
"From  earth  and  sin  arise, 
Join  with  the  hosts  of  ransomed  souls, 
Made  to  salvation  Avise." 

John  Kent.  a. 
314.  11.10.11.10. 

1  COME,   ye  disconsolate,   where'er    ye  lan- 

guish; 
Come  to  the  mercy-seat,  fervently  kneel ; 
Here  bring  your  wounded  hearts,  here  tell 
your  anguish ; 
Earth  has  no  sorrow  that  heaven  cannot 
heal. 

2  Joy  of  the  desolate,  light  of  the  straying, 

Hope,  when  all  others   die,  fadeless  and 
pure ! 
Here  speaks  the  Comforter,  tenderly  saying, 
Earth  has  no  sorrow  that  heaven  cannot 
cure. 

3  Here  see  the  Bread  of  Life ;  see  waters  flow- 

ing 

Forth  from  the  throne  of  God,  pure  from 
above; 
Come  to  the  feast  of  love;  come,  ever  know- 
ing 

Earth  has  no  sorrow  but  heaven  can  re- 
move. 

TJwmas  Moore, 


362 


315 


7.6.D.  Trochaic,  and  Chorus. 

1  SAFE  in  the  arms  of  Jesus, 

Safe  on  His  gentle  breast, 

There  by  His  love  o'ershaded. 

Sweetly  my  soul  shall  rest. 

Hark!  'tis  the  voice  of  angels, 

Borne  in  a  song  to  me. 
Over  the  fields  of  glory. 

Over  the  jasper  sea. 
Chorus — Safe  in  the  arms  of  Jesus, 

Safe  on  His  gentle  breast, 

There  by  His  love  o'ershaded. 

Sweetly  my  soul  shall  rest. 

2  Safe  in  the  arms  of  Jesus, 

Safe  from  corroding  care, 
Safe  from  the  world's  temptations, 

Sin  cannot  harm  me  there. 
Free  from  the  blight  of  sorrow. 

Free  from  my  doubts  and  fears ; 
Only  a  few  more  trials, 

Only  a  few  more  tears ! 
Chorus — Safe  in  the  arms  of  Jesus,  etc. 

3  Jesus,  my  heart's  dear  refage, 

Jesus  has  died  for  me ; 
Firm  on  the  Rock  of  Ages 

Ever  my  trust  shall  be. 
Here  let  me  wait  Tvith  patience. 

Wait  till  the  night  is  o'er; 


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Wait  till  I  see  the  morning 

Break  on  the  golden  shore. 
Chorus — Safe  in  the  arms  of  Jesus,  etc. 

Fanny  J.  Crosby  {Mrs.  Van  Alstyne.) 
3l6,  10.9.10.9.10.9.10.7. 

1  WHERESOE'ER  I  roam  through  valleys 

dreary, 

Over  mountains,  or  in  pathless  ^ood, 
Ever  Tvith  me  is  a  Friend  to  cheer  me, 

Warning,  comforting  as  none  else  could. 
'Tis  the  Shepherd,  who  once  dying,  bleeding, 

Still  through  all  eternity  shall  live ; 
Following  His  flock,  protecting,  feeding, 

He  the  tenderest  care  doth  give. 

2  All  my  needs  eternally  supplying. 

All  in  all  to  me  that  Friend  shall  be ; 
Everything  for  which  my  heart  is  sighing 

He  perceives,  and  helps  me  lovingly. 
Though  I  often  feel  forsaken,  lonely, 

He  is  ever  near,  for  He  did  say : 
"I  am  with  you  alway",  and  this  only 

Gives  me  courage  on  my  way. 

3  Pierced  Heart  with  love  o'erflowing,  guide 

me. 

Help  me  through  life's  desert  find  my  way; 
Let  my  faith,  no  matter  what  betide  me. 

Find  assurance  in  Thy  w^ounds  for  aye. 
To  Thy  bosom,  for  this  life  is  fleeting. 


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Take  me,  wash  my  garments  in  Thy  blood, 
And  arising  may  I  at  Thy  meeting 
Cry  with  joy :  My  Lord  and  God. 

C.  O.  Rosenius. 


DEATH   AND  RESURRECTION. 

317.  11.. 

1  I  WOULD  not  live  alway;  I  ask  not  to  stay 
.    Where  storm  after  storm  rises  dark  o'er  the 

way : 
The  few  lurid  mornings  that  dawn  on  us 

here 
Are  enough  for  life's  woes,  full  enough  for 

its  cheer. 

2  I  would  not  live  alway,  thus  fettered  by  sin, 
Temptation  without,  and  corruption  within: 
E'en  the  rapture  of  pardon  is  mingled  with 

fears. 
And  the  cup  of  thanksgiving  with  penitent 
tears. 

3  I  \vould  not  live  alway;  no,  welcome  the 

tomb ; 
Since  Jesus  hath  lain  there,  I  dread  not  its 

gloom : 
There  STveet  be  my  rest,  till  He  bid  me  arise 
To  hail  Him  in  triumph  descending  the  skies. 


3(55 

4  Who,  who  would  liv^e  alway,  away  from  His 

God? 
Away  from  yon  heaven,  that  blissful  abode. 
Where  the  rivers  of  pleasure  flow  o'er  the 

bright  plains. 
And  the  noontide  of  glory  eternally  reigns  : 

5  Where  the  saints  of  all  ages  in  harmony 

meet, 
Their  Savior  and  brethren  transported  to 

greet ; 
While  the  songs  of  salvation  unceasingly  roll, 
And  the  smile  of  the  Lord  is  the  feast  of  the 

soul !  William  Augustus  Muhlenberg. 

318.  S.  M.  D. 

1  A  FEW  more  years  shall  roll, 

A  few  more  seasons  come. 
And  we  shall  be  with  those  that  rest, 

Asleep  within  the  tomb  : 
Then,  O  my  Lord,  prepare 

My  soul  for  that  great  day  ; 
Oh,  wmsh  me  in  Thy  precious  blood. 

And  take  my  sins  away  ! 

2  A  few  more  storms  shall  beat 

On  this  wild,  rocky  shore. 
And  we  shall  be  where  tempests  cease. 

And  surges  swell  no  more. 
A  few  more  struggles  here, 

A  few  more  partings  o'er, 


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A  few  more  toils,  a  few  more  tears, 
And  we  shall  weep  no  more. 

3  'Tis  but  a  little  while 

And  He  shall  come  again. 
Who  died  that  ^re  might  live,  who  lives 

That  we  with  Him  may  reign : 
Then,  O  my  Lord,  prepare 

My  soul  for  that  glad  day ; 
Oh,  wash  me  in  Thy  precious  blood. 

And  take  my  sins  away ! 

Horatius  Bonar. 
319.  L.  M.eilnes. 

1  MY  God,  I  know  that  I  must  die : 

My  mortal  life  is  passing  hence ; 
On  earth  I  neither  hope  nor  try 

To  find  a  lasting  residence. 
Then  teach  me  by  Thy  heavenly  grace 
With  joy  and  peace  my  death  to  face. 

2  My  God,  I  know  not  when  I  die; 

What  is  the  moment  or  the  hour ; 
How  soon  the  clay  may  broken  lie. 

How  quickly  pass  a^vay  the  flower : 
Then  may  Thy  child  prepared  be 
Through  time  to  meet  eternity. 

3  My  God,  I  know  not  how  I  die; 

For  death  has  many  ways  to  come, 
In  dark  mysterious  agony, 
Or  gently  as  a  sleep  to  some. 


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Just  as  Thou  wilt,  if  but  it  be 

To  bringr  me,  blessed  Lord,  to  Thee! 


4  My  God,  I  know  not  where  I  die, 

Where  is  my  grave,  beneath  what  strand ; 
Yet  from  its  gloom  I  do  rely 

To  be  delivered  by  Thy  hand. 
Content,  I  take  what  spot  is  mine. 
Since  all  the  earth,  my  Lord,  is  Thine. 

5  My  gracious  God,  when  I  must  die, 

Oh,  bear  my  happy  soul  above, 
With  Christ,  my  Lord,  eternally 

To  share  Thy  glory  and  Thy  love : 
Then  comes  it  right  and  well  to  me, 
When,  Avhere,  and  how  my  death  shall  be. 

Benjamin  Schmolk. 
320.  L.  M.  6 lines. 

1  LORD  Jesus  Christ,  true  Man  and  God, 
AVho  borest  anguish,  scorn,  the  rod. 
And  diedst  at  last  upon  the  tree, 

To  bring  Thy  Father's  grace  to  me : 
I  pray  Thee,  through  that  bitter  woe, 
Let  me,  a  sinner,  mercy  know. 

2  When  comes  the  hour  of  failing  breath. 
And  I  must  wrestle,  Lord,  with  death. 
When  from  my  sight  all  fades  away. 
And  when  my  tongue  no  more  can  say. 
And  when  my  ears  no  more  can  hear. 
And  when  my  heart  is  racked  with  fear, 


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When  all  my  mind  is  darkened  o'er, 
And  human  help  can  do  no  more; 
Then  come,  Lord  Jesus !  come  with  speed, 
And  help  me  in  my  hour  of  need  ; 
Lead  me  from  this  dark  vale  beneath. 
And  shorten  then  the  pangs  of  death. 

Joyful  my  resurrection  be. 

Thou  in  the  judgment  plead  for  me, 

And  hide  my  sins,  Lord,  from  Thy  face, 

And  give  me  life.  Lord,  by  Thy  grace! 

I  trust  Thee  utterly,  my  Lord, 

For  Thou  hast  promised  in  Thy  AVord ! 

Dear  Lord,  forgive  us  all  our  guilt; 
Help  us  to  wait  until  Thou  wilt 
That  we  depart ;  and  let  our  faith 
Be  brave,  and  conquer  e'en  in  death  : 
Firm  resting  on  Thy  sacred  Word, 
Until  we  sleep  in  Thee,  our  Lord. 

Paul  Eber. 


321. 

1  ONE  sweetly  solemn  thought 

Comes  to  me  o'er  and  o'er : 

I'm  nearer  to  my  home  to-day 

Than  e'er  I've  been  before : 

2  Nearer  my  Father's  house, 

Where  mauy  mansions  be. 
Nearer  the  throne  where  Jesus  reigns, 
Nearer  the  crystal  sea. 


s.  M. 


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3  Nearer  the  bound  of  life 

Where  burdens  are  laid  down, 
Nearer  leaving  the  cross  of  grief, 
Nearer  gaining  the  crown. 

4  But  lying  dark  between, 

And  winding  through  the  night, 
Flows  on  the  deep  and  unknown  stream 
That  leads  me  to  the  light. 

5  Jesus,  perfect  my  trust, 

Strengthen  my  hand  of  faith, 
And  be  Thou  near  me  when  I  stand 
Upon  the  shore  of  death. 

Phoebe  Gary. 

322.  L.  iM 

1  I  FALL  asleep  in  Jesus'  Avounds, 
There  pardon  for  my  sin  abounds  ; 
Yea,  Jesus'  blood  and  righteousness 
My  jewels  are,  my  glorious  dress, 

2  In  which  before  my  God  I'll  stand, 
When  I  shall  reach  the  heavenly  land. 
So  now  in  peace  I  yield  my  breath, 

I  am  God's  child  in  life  and  death. 

3  'Tis  well,  O  death,  thou  takest  me 
To  dwell  with  Christ  eteruallj^; 
Through  Jesus  Christ  I  am  made  whole; 
Beceive,  O  Lord,  my  ransomed  soul ! 

Paul  Eber, 


370 

323.  L.  M. 

1  HOW  blest  the  righteous  when  he  dies ! 

When  sinks  a  weary  soul  to  rest ! 
HoTv^  mildly  beam  the  closing  eyes ! 
How  gently  heaves  the  expiring  breast ! 

2  A  holy  quiet  reigns  around, 

A  calm  which  life  nor  death  destroys ; 
And  naught  disturbs  that  peace  profound 
Which  his  unfettered  soul  enjoys. 

3  Fare^vell,  conflicting  hopes  and. fears, 

Where  lights  and  shades  alternate  dwell ; 
How  bright  the  unchanging  morn  appears ! 
Farewell,  inconstant  world,  farewell ! 

4  Life's  labor  done,  as  sinks  the  clay, 

Light  from  its  load  the  spirit  flies, 
AVhile  heaven  and  earth  combine  to  say, 
''How^  blest  the  righteous  when  he  dies !" 

Anna  L.  Barbauld. 

324,  L.  M. 

1  ASLEEP  in  Jesus !  blessed  sleep. 
From  which  none  ever  wakes  to  weep : 
A  calm  and  undisturbed  repose, 
Unbroken  by  the  last  of  foes. 

2  Asleep  in  Jesus !  oh,  how  sweet 
To  be  for  such  a  slumber  meet ! 
With  holy  confidence  to  sing 

That  death  has  lost  his  venomed  sting! 


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3  Asleep  in  Jesus !  peaceful  rest, 
Whose  Avaking  is  supremely  blest : 
No  fear,  do  woe,  shall  dim  that  hour 
That  manifests  the  Savior's  power. 

4  Asleep  in  Jesus  !  oh,  for  me 
May  such  a  blissful  refuge  be ! 
Securely  shall  my  ashes  lie. 

And  wait  the  summons  from  on  high. 

Margaret  Mackay, 

325.  11.11.11.5, 

1  WHERE  is  the  Friend  for  whom  I'm  ever 

yearning? 
My  longing  grows   Avhen  day  to  night  is 

turning ; 
And  though  I  find  Him  not  as  dayrecedeth. 
My  heart  still  pleadeth. 

2  I  know  He's  there  in  every  force  and  power, 
Where  waves  the  harvest  and  where  blooms 

the  flower ; 
I'm  ever  in  my  breath  and  sighs  so  burning, 
His  love  discerning. 

3  AVhen  summer  winds  blow  gently,   then  I 

hear  Him ; 
Where  sing  the  birds,  where  rush  the  streams 

I'm  near  Him ; 
But  better  far  when  in  my  heart  He  blesses 
Me  with  caresses. 


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4  And  yet  to  hide  Him  oft  a  cloud  prevaileth ; 
My  prayer  can  reach  Him,  but  my  vision 

faileth. 
Would  I  could  see  His  face  and  heart  so  lov- 
ing, 

And  cease  my  roving. 

5  Oh,  where  such  heauty  is  itself  revealing 

In  all  that  lives,  through  all  creation  steal- 
ing, 

What  must  the  source  be  whence  it  comes, 
the  Giver? 

Beauty  forever. 

6  O  Fount  of  peace,  whose  rills  with  light  are 

beaming. 
When  shall  Thy  waters  come  upon  me 

streaming  ? 
In  Thy  fresh   waters  what  shall  end  my 

crying  ? 

A  peaceful  dying. 

7  My  soul,  be  strong!    Hope,  pray  with  self- 

denial  ! 
Thy  heavenly   Friend  submits  Himself  to 

trial : 
So  Shalt  thou  find  in  Him,  on  Him  depending, 
Mercy  unending. 

8  Soon,  in  the  harbor,   where  no  waves  are 

breaking, 
Or  like  the  weary  dove  her  refuge  taking, 


373 

Thou,  timorous  lamb,  shalt  by  thy  Shep- 
herd's favor 

Find  rest  forever. 

J.  O.  Wallin. 
326,  11.11.5.5.11. 

1  IN  hope  my  soul,  redeemed  to  bliss  unending, 
By  faith  to  heaven's  glorious  height  ascend- 
ing, 

Is  mindful  ever 
That  Christ  did  sever 
The  chains  of  death,  that  I  might  live  for- 
ever. 

2  With  Him  I  have  salvation's  way  discovered, 
The  heritage  for  me  He  hath  recovered. 

Though  death  o'ertakes  me, 
Christ  ne'er  forsakes  me, 
To  everlasting  life  He  surely  wakes  me. 

3  More  radiant  there  than  sun  e'er  shone  in 

brightness,,. 
My  soul  shall  shine  before  God's  throne  in 
whiteness. 

My  God,  who  knows  me, 
In  glory  clothes  me. 
As  He  declared  when  for  His  own  He  chose  me. 

4  Oh,  may  I  come  where  strife  and  grief  are 

ended, 
Where  all  Thy  saints  shall  meet,  with  peace 
attended ! 


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Grant,  Lord,  Thy  favor 
And  mercy  ever. 
And  turn  my  sorrow  into  joy  forever. 

5  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  keep  me  prepared  and 
waking. 
Till  from  the  vale  of  tears  Thy  bride  Thou 'rt 
taking 

To  dwell  in  heaven. 
Where  joy  is  given, 
And  clouds  of  darkness  are  forever  riven. 

Elle  Andersdotter .  J.  O.  Wallin. 


327. 


6.4.6.4.6.6.6.4. 

1  FADE,  fade,  each  earthly  joy; 

Jesus  is  mine. 
Break,  every  tender  tie ; 

Jesus  is  mine. 
Dark  is  the  wilderness, 
Earth  has  no  resting-place, 
Jesus  alone  can  bless  ; 

Jesus  is  mine. 

2  Tempt  not  my  soul  away ; 

Jesus  is  mine. 
Here  w^ould  I  ever  stay; 

Jesus  is  mine. 
Perishing  things  of  clay, 
Born  but  for  one  brief  day, 
Pass  from  my  heart  av^ay ; 

Jesus  is  mine. 


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Farewell,  ye  dreams  of  night ; 

Jesus  is  mine. 
Lost  in  this  dawning  bright, 

Jesus  is  mine. 
All  that  my  soul  has  tried, 
Left  hut  a  dismal  void  ; 
Jesus  has  satisfied; 

Jesus  is  mine. 

FareAvell,  mortality; 

Jesus  is  mine. 
Welcome,  eternity ; 

Jesus  is  mine. 
Welcome,  O  loved  and  blest. 
Welcome,  sweet  scenes  of  rest, 
Welcome,  my  Savior's  breast : 

Jesus  is  mine. 

Mrs.  Jane  C.  Bonar, 


328. 


8.7.8.7.D.  and  Chorus. 

1  We  shall  sleep,  but  not  for  ever. 
There  will  be  a  glorious  dawn  ; 
We  shall  meet  to  part — no,  never. 

On  the  resurrection  morn  ! 
From  the  deepest  caves  of  ocean. 
From  the  desert  and  the  plain, 
From  the  valley  and  the  mountain. 
Countless  throngs  shall  rise  again. 
CJiorus — We  shall  sleep,  but  not  forever. 

There  will  be  a  glorious  dawn ; 
We  shall  meet  to  part — no,  never. 
On  the  resurrection  morn  ! 


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When  we  see  a  precious  blossom 

That  we  tended  with  such  care 
Rudely  taken  from  our  bosom, 

How  our  aching  hearts  despair ! 
Round  its  little  grave  we  linger, 

Till  the  setting  sun  is  low, 
Feeling  all  our  hopes  have  perished 

With  the  flower  we  cherished  so. 
Chorus— Wq  shall  sleep,  etc. 

We  shall  sleep,  but  not  for  ever. 

In  the  lone  and  silent  grave ; 
Blessed  be  the  Lord  that  taketh, 

Blessed  be  the  Lord  that  gave. 
In  the  bright,  eternal  city 

Death  can  never,  never  come ! 
In  His  own  good  time  He'll  call  us 

From  our  rest  to  home,  sweet  home. 
Chorus — We  shall  sleep,  etc. 

Mrs.  Mary  A.  Kidder. 


JUDGMENT. 

329.  8.7.8.7.4.7. 

1  DAY  of  judgment,  day  of  wonders. 
Hark!  the  trumpet's  awful  sound. 
Louder  than  a  thousand  thunders. 
Shakes  the  vast  creation  round ! 

How  the  summons 
Will  the  sinner's  heart  confound ! 


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2  See  the  Judge  our  nature  wearing, 

Clothed  in  majesty  divine ! 
Ye  who  long  for  His  appearing, 
Then  shall  say,  ''This  God  is  mine !" 

Gracious  Savior, 
Own  me  in  that  day  for  Thine ! 

3  At  His  call  the  dead  awaken, 

Kise  to  life  from  earth  and  sea; 
All  the  powers  of  nature,  shaken 
By  His  looks,  prepare  to  flee: 

Careless  sinner. 
What  will  then  become  of  thee? 

4  But  to  those  who  have  confessed. 

Loved,  and  served  the  Lord  below, 
He  will  say,  "Come  near,  ye  blessed ! 
See  the  kingdom  I  bestow  ! 

You  forever 
Shall  my  love  and  glory  know." 

John  Newton. 


330.  8.7.8.7.8.8.7. 

1  THE  day  is  surely  drawing  near, 
AVlien  He,  the  Lord's  Anointed, 
Will  with  great  majesty  appear. 

As  Judge  of  all  appointed. 
All  mirth  and  laughter  then  shall  cease. 
When  flames  on  flames  will  still  increase. 
As  the  Apostle  teacheth. 


878 

2  A  trumpet  loud  >Yill  then  resound, 

And  all  the  earth  be  shaken ; 
Then  all  who  in  their  graves  are  found 

Will  from  their  sleep  awaken. 
But  all  that  live  will  in  that  hour, 
By  the  Almighty's  boundless  power. 

And  at  His  word  be  changed. 

3  Then  woe  to  those  who  scorned  the  Lord, 

And  sought  but  carnal  pleasures, 
Who  here  despised  His  precious  Word, 

And  loved  their  earthly  treasures. 
With  shame  and  trembling  will  they  stand, 
And  at  the  Judge's  stern  command 

Must  leave  the  Lord  forever. 

4  Oh,  may  my  name,  dear  Lord,  be  found. 

Free  from  all  condemnation. 
For  Thy  death's  sake,   Thy  pains   and 
wounds, 

In  Thy  book  of  salvation. 
I  will  not  doubt :— I  trust  in  Thee  ;— 
From  Satan  Thou  hast  made  me  free. 

And  from  all  condemnation. 

5  Therefore  my  Intercessor  be, 

And  for  Thy  death  and  merit 
Declare  my  name  from  judgment  free, 

With  all  who  life  inherit ; 
That  with  my  brethren  I  may  stand 
With  Thee  in  heaven,  our  fatherland, 

Which  Thou  for  us  hast  purchased. 


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6  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  do  not  delay, 

Oh,  hasten  our  salvation  ! 
We  often  tremble  on  our  way. 

In  fear  and  tribulation. 
Then  hear  us  when  we  cry  to  Thee ; 
Come  mighty  Judge,  come,  make  us  free 

From  every  evil.    Amen  ! 

B.  Ringwald. 
331.  8.7.8.7.8.8.7. 

1  GREAT  God,  what  do  I  see  and  hear! 

The  end  of  things  created ! 
The  Judge  of  man  I  see  appear, 

On  clouds  of  glory  seated. 
The  trumpet  sounds :  the  graves  restore 
The  dead  which  they  contained  before; 

Prepare  my  soul  to  meet  Him. 

2  The  dead  in  Christ  shall  first  arise. 

At  the  last  trumpet's  sounding. 
Caught  ui)  to  meet  Him  in  the  skies, 

With  joy  their  Lord  surrounding; 
No  gloomy  fears  their  souls  dismay; 
His  presence  sheds  eternal  day 

On  those  prepared  to  meet  Him. 

3  But  sinners,  filled  with  guilty  fears, 

Behold  His  wrath  prevailing. 
For  they  shall  rise,  and  find  their  tears 

And  sighs  are  unavailing, 
The  day  of  grace  is  past  and  gone ; 
Trembling  they  stand  before  the  throne. 

All  unprepared  to  meet  Him. 


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4  O  Christ,  who  diedst  and  yet  dost  live, 

To  me  impart  Thy  merit ; 
My  pardon  seal,  my  sins  forgive, 

And  cleanse  me  by  Thy  Spirit. 
Beneath  Thy  cross  I  view  the  day 
When  heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  away. 

And  thus  prepare  to  meet  Thee. 

W.  B.  Collyer. 


ETERNITY. 

332.  8.8.7.8.8.7.8.8. 

1  ETERNITY  !  most  awfnl  word! 
Within  the  heart  a  piercing  sword ! 

Beginning  without  ending ! 
Eternity,  unmeasured  time ! 
I  sink  beneath  the  thought  sublime 

That  I  to  thee  am  tending : 
Deep  horrors  fill  my  quaking  heart. 
My  lips  in  speech  refuse  to  part. 

2  Eternity !  oh  what  a  pang ! 
Eternity!  No  serpent's  fang 

Could  send  that  thrill  of  terror; 
When  I  revolve  Thy  clanking  chains, 
The  dark  abyss  of  deathless  pains, 

My  soul  is  filled  with  horror. 
Oh,  search  this  universe  around. 
No  equal  terror  can  be  found. 


I 


381 

3  Awake,  O  man,  from  sinful  sleep ; 
Henceforth  thy  feet  from  wandering  keep: 

Seek  God  by  true  repentance! 
Awake,  behold  thy  wasting  sand, 
Eternity  is  just  at  hand. 

And  brings  thine  awful  sentence. 
This  is  perchance  thy  final  day ; 
This  hour  thy  soul  may  haste  away. 

4  Eternity !  most  awful  word ! 
Within  the  heart  a  piercing  sword ! 

Beginning  without  ending! 
Eternity  !  unmeasured  time ! 
I  sink  beneath  the  thought  sublime, 

That  I  to  thee  am  tending : 
Lord  Jesus,  when  it  pleaseth  Thee, 
Grant  me  Thy  blest  eternity! 

John  Rist. 
333.  11.10.11.10.8.8.7. 

1  ABODE  of  peace,  my  Father's  home  forever! 

My  weary  soul  in  faith  doth  yearn  for 
Thee. 
I  homeward  look  to   Thee,   my  Lord  and 
Savior, 
To  Thine  abode  of  peace,  eternally. 
There  is  on  earth  no  peaceful  rest  ; 
Our  faith  is  weak,  our  souls  oppressed, 
Our  vision  dim  and  failing. 

2  The  Lord  be  praised  that  time  so  swiftlj^ 

flieth ; 


382 

God's  promise  is  fulfilled  for  evermore. 
Who  on  God's  Word  and  promises  relieth 

Shall  find  at  last  the  choicest  wine  in  store. 
Forgotten  then  is  all  distress, 
Eternal  peace  and  happiness 

Shall  then  be  ours  forever. 

Then,  keep  my  heart  forever,  O  my  Savior, 
And  let  me  never,  Lord,  from  Thee  depart. 

In  joy,  in  pain,  in  sorrow,  now  and  ever, 
Thou  only  givest  solace  to  my  heart. 

For  when,  O  Lord,  I  am  with  Thee, 

All  other  comforts  well  may  flee ; 
With  Thee  I'm  ever  blessed. 

Agatha  Rosenius. 


334 


CM. 

1  WHEN  I  can  read  my  title  clear 

To  mansions  in  the  skies, 
I  bid  farewell  to  every  fear, 
And  Avipe  my  weeping  eyes. 

2  Should  earth  against  my  soul  engage, 

And  hellish  darts  be  hurled; 
Then  I  can  smile  at  Satan's  rage, 
And  face  a  frowning  world. 

3  Let  cares  like  a  wild  deluge  come, 

And  storms  of  sorrow  fall. 
May  I  but  safely  reach  my  home, 
My  God,  my  heaven,  my  all ! 


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4  There  shall  I  bathe  my  weary  soul 
Tn  seas  of  heavenly  rest ; 
And  not  a  wave  of  trouble  roll 
Across  my  peaceful  breast. 

Isaac  Watts. 
o3d»  8.7.8.7.  Iambic,  and  Chorus. 

1  THERE  is  a  gate  that  stands  ajar, 

And  through  its  portals  gleaming, 
A  radiance  from  the  cross  afar. 

The  Savior's  love  revealing. 
Chorus — Oh,  depth  of  mercy!  can  it  be 

That  gate  was  left  ajar  for  me? 
For  me,  for  me? 
Was  left  ajar  for  me? 

2  That  gate  ajar  stands  free  for  all 

Who  seek  through  it  salvation ; 
The  rich  and  poor,  the  great  and  small, 
Of  every  tribe  and  nation. 
Chorus— Oh,  depth  of  mercy  I  etc. 

3  Press  onward,  then,  though  foes  may  frown, 

While  mercy's  gate  is  open ; 
Accept  the  cross,  and  win  the  croAvn, 
Love's  everlasting  token. 
Chorus — Oh,  depth  of  mercy !  etc. 

4  Beyond  the  river's  brink  we'll  lay 

The  cross  that  here  is  given, 
And  bear  the  crown  of  life  away, 
And  love  Him  more  in  heaven. 
Chorus—Oh,  depth  of  mercy!  etc. 

Mrs,  Lydia  Baxter, 


384 

336.  los.D- 

1  JOYFULLY,  joyfully,  onward  we  move, 
Bound  to  the  land  of  bright  spirits  above ; 
Jesus,  our  Savior,  in  mercy  says,  Come, 
Joyfully,  joyfully,  haste  to  your  home. 
Soon  will  our  pilgrimage  end  here  below, 
Soon  to  the  presence  of  God  we  shall  go. 
Then,  if  to  Jesus  our  hearts  have  been  given. 
Joyfully,  joyfully,  rest  we  in  heaven. 

2  Death  with  its  arro^^s  may  soon  lay  us  low. 
Safe  in  our  Savior,  we  fear  not  the  blow ; 
Jesus  hath  broken  the  bars  of  the  tomb. 
Joyfully,  joyfully,  we  will  go  home. 
Bright  will  the  morn  of  eternity  dawn, 
Death  shall  be  conquered,  his  scepter  be  gone; 
Over  the  plains  of  sweet  Canaan  we'll  roam, 
Joyfully,  joyfully,  safely  at  home. 

William  Hunter. 
33T.  11.10.11.10.  and  Chorus. 

1  COME,  O  my  soul,  my  every  power  awaking, 
Look  unto  Him  ^^hose  goodness  crowns 
thy  days ; 
While  into  song  angelic  choirs  are  breaking, 
Oh,  let  thy  voice  its  thankful  tribute  raise. 
Chorus — Tell  how  alone  the  path  of  death  He 
trod ; 
Tell  how  He  lives,  thy  Advocate 
with  God: 


385 

Lift  up  thy  voice,   while  lieaven's. 

triumphant  throng- 
Swell  at  His  feet  the   everlasting 
song. 

2  Think,  O  mj^  soul,  how  patientlj^  He  sought 

thee 
Far,  far  away  upon  the  mountains  steep, 
Then  in  His  arms  how  tenderly  He  brought 
thee 
Home  to  His  fold,   a  Aveary,  wandering 
sheep. 
Chorus — Tell  how  alone,  etc. 

3  Sing,  O  my  soul,  and  let  thj^  pure  devotion 

Rise  to  His  throne,thy  Savior,  Friend,  and 
Guide ; 
Sing  of  His  love,  that,  like  a  mighty  ocean. 
Flows  unto  thee  and  all  the  world  beside. 
Chorus — Tell  how  alone,  etc. 

4  Soon,  O  my  soul,   thine  earthly  house  for- 

saking. 

Soon  Shalt  thou  rise  the  better  land  to  see," 
Then  will  thy  harp,  a  nobler  strain  awak- 
ing. 

Praise  Him  who  died  to  purchase  life  for 
thee. 

Chorus— Tell  how  alone,  etc. 

Lizzie  Edwards. 


386 


338.  9.11.10.10.9.11. 

1  I'm  a  pilgrim,  and  I'm  a  stranger, 

I  can  tarry,  I  can  tarry  but  a  night ; 

Do  not  detain  me,  for  I  am  going 

To  where  the  fountains  are  ever  flowing : 

I'm  a  pilgrim,  and  I'm  a  stranger, 

I  can  tarry,  I  can  tarry  but  a  night. 

2  There  the  glory  is  ever  shining; 

Oh,  my  longing  heart,  my  longing  heart  is 

there ; 
Here  in  this  country  so  dark  and  dreary 
I  long  have  wandered,  forlorn  and  Aveary : 
I'm  a  pilgrim,  and  I'm  a  stranger, 
I  can  tarry,  I  can  tarry  but  a  night. 

3  Of  the  city  to  w^hich  I'm  going 

My  Redeemer,  my  Redeemer  is  the  light ; 

There  is  no  sorrow,  nor  any  sighing. 

Nor  any  sinning,  nor  any  dying: 

Of  the  city  to  which  I'm  going 

My  Redeemer,  my  Redeemer  is  the  light. 

Mrs.  Mary  S.  B.  Shindler. 
33B.  8.7.8.7.D.  Iambic,  and  Chorus. 

1  OH,  Avhat  has  Jesus  done  for  me?. 
He  came  from  the  land  of  Canaan ; 
He  died  for  me  upon  the  tree. 
That  I  might  go  to  Canaan : 


387 

A  glorious  crown  appears  iu  view 
In  that  bright  laud  of  Canaan  ; 

A  palm  of  royal  victory  too ; 
Come,  let  us  go  to  Canaan. 

Chorus — Canaan,  bright  Canaan, 

The  glorious  land  of  Canaan ; 
Our  Canaan  is  a  happy  place, 
Come,  let  us  go  to  Canaan. 

When  I  shall  join  that  blessed  throng 

In  the  glorious  land  of  Canaan, 
I'll  sing  the  great  Redeemer's  song 

With  the  happy  saints  of  Canaan : 
There  Jesus  sits  upon  His  throne, 

Exalted  high  in  Canaan  ; 
luTiting  all  His  children  home, 

To  dwell  with  Him  in  Canaan  : 

Chorus — Canaan,  bright  Canaan,  etc. 

Come,  sinner,  turn,  and  go  with  me. 

For  Jesus  Avaits  in  Canaan, 
With  angels  bright  to  welcome  thee 

To  all  the  joys  of  Canaan : 
Come  freely  to  salvation's  streams. 

They  sweetly  flow  in  Canaan ; 
There  everlasting  glory  beams 

Around  His  throne  in  Canaan : 

Chorus — Canaan,  bright  Canaan,  etc. 

John  Curiven. 


388 

«34:0.  8.6.8.5.  and  Chorug. 

1  WHEN  He  cometh,  when  He  cometh 
To  make  up  His  jewels, 

All  His  jewels,  precious  jewels, 

His  loved  and  His  own. 

Chorus — Like  the  stars  of  the  morning, 
His  bright  crown  adorning, 
They  shall  shine  in  their  beauty, 
Bright  gems  for  His  croAvn. 

2  He  Avill  gather,  He  will  gather 
The  gems  for  His  kingdom  : 

All  the  pure  ones,  all  the  bright  ones, 

His  loved  and  His  own. 

Chorus— lA^Q  the  stars  of  the  morning,  etc. 

3  Little  children,  little  children 
Who  love  their  Kedeemer 

Are  the  jewels,  precious  jewels. 

His  loved  and  His  own. 

Chorus — Like  the  stars  of  the  morning,  etc. 

W.  O.  Cushing. 
341.  11.8.12.9. 

1  I  THINK,  when  I  read  that  sweet  story  of 
old, 
When  Jesus  was  here  among  men^ 
How  He  called  little  children  as  lambs  to 
His  fold, 
I  should  like  to  have  been  with  them  then. 


2  I  wish  that  His  hand  had  been  placed  on  my 

head, 
That  His  arm  had  been  thrown   around 
me, 
And  that  I  might  have  seen  His   kind  look 
when  He  said, 
"Let  the  little  ones  come  nnto  Me." 

3  Yet  still  to  His  footstool  in  prayer  I  may  go, 

And  ask  for  a  share  in  His  loA^e ; 
And  if  I  only  earnestly  seek  Him  below, 
I  shall  see  Him  and  hear  Him  above. 

4  In  that  beautiful  place  He  has  gone  to  pre- 

pare 
For  all  who  are  washed  and  forgiven ; 
Full  many  dear  children  are  gathering  there, 
"For  of  such  is  the  kingdom  of  heaven." 

5  But  thousands  and  thousands  who  wander 

and  fall. 
Never  heard  of  that  heavenly  home: 
I  wish  they  could  know  there  is  room  for 

them  all, 
And  that  Jesus  had  bid  them  to  come. 

fi  And  oh,  how  I  long  for  that  glorious  time, 
The  sweetest  and  brightest  and  best, 
When  the  dear  little  children  of  every  clime, 
Shall  crowd  to  His  arms  and  be  blest! 

Jemima  Luke. 


390 

342,  8.6.8.6.6.7. 

1  AROUND  the  throne  of  God  in  heaven, 

Thousands  of  children  stand ; 
Children  whose  sins  are  all  forgiven, 

A  holy  happy  band. 

Singing  Glory,  Glory,     * 
Glory  be  to  God  on  high. 

2  In  flowing  robes  of  spotless  white, 

See  every  one  arrayed ; 
Dwelling  in  everlasting  light. 
And  joys  that  never  fade, 
Singing  Glory,  Glory,  etc. 

3  What  brought  them  to  that  world  above, 

That  heaven  so  bright  and  fair. 
Where  all  is  peace  and  joy  and  love? 
How  came  those  children  there  ? 
Singing  Glory,  Glory,  etc. 

4  Because  the  Sa^aor  shed  His  blood 

To  wash  away  their  sin  : 
Bathed  in  that  pure  and  precious  flood. 
Behold  them  white  and  clean ! 
Singing  Glory,  Glory,  etc. 

5  On  earth  they  sought  the  Savior's  grace. 

On  earth  they  loved  His  Name; 
So  now  they  see  His  blessed  face. 
And  stand  before  the  Lamb, 
Singing  Glory,  Glory,  etc. 

Mrs.  Anne  Shepherd. 


343. 


344 


391 

.4.6.4.6.7.6. 


1  THERE  is  a  happy  land, 
Far,  far  away. 

Where  saints  in  glory  stand, 

Bright,  bright  as  Gsij. 
Oh,  how  they  sweetly  sing, 
Worthy  is  the  Savior  King, 
Loud  let  His  praises  ring, 

Praise,  praise  for  aye ! 

2  Come  to  that  happy  land. 
Come,  come  away; 

Why  will  ye  doubting  stand. 

Why  still  delay  ? 
Oh,  we  shall  happy  be, 
When,  from  sin  and  sorrow  free, 
Lord,  we  shall  live  with  Thee, 

Blest,  blest  for  aye. 

3  Bright,  in  that  happy  land. 
Beams  every  eye ; 

Kept  by  a  Father's  hand. 

Love  cannot  die. 
Oh,  then,  to  glory  run. 
Be  a  crown  and  kingdom  won, 
And,  bright  above  the  sun, 

We  reign  for  aye. 

Andrew  Young. 
8.7.8.7.  and  Cborus. 

1  IN  the  Christian's  home  in  glory, 
There  remains  a  land  of  rest; 


392 

There  my  Savior's  gone  before  me, 

To  fulfill  my  soul's  request. 
Chorus— There  Is  rest  for  the  weary, 

There  is  rest  for  the  weary, 
There  is  rest  for  the  weary, 

There  is  rest  for  you ; 
On  the  other  side  of  Jordan, 

In  the  sweet  fields  of  Eden, 
Where  the  tree  of  life  is  blooming, " 

There  is  rest  for  you. 

2  He  is  fitting  up  my  mansion, 

Which  eternally  shall  stand, 
For  my  stay  shall  not  be  transient, 

In  that  holy,  happy  land. 
Chorus— There  is  rest,  etc. 

3  Pain  and  sickness  ne'er  shall  enter ; 

Grief  nor  woe  my  lot  shall  share; 
But  in  that  celestial  centre 

I  a  crown  of  life  shall  w^ear. 
C/^orws— There  is  rest,  etc. 

Samuel  Young  Harmer. 
345.  C.  M.  and  Chorus. 

1  I  LOVE  to  think  of  the  heavenly  land. 
Where  white  robed  angels  are ; 
Where  many  a  friend  is  gathered  safe. 

From  fear  and  toil  and  care. 

Chorus— There'll  be  no  parting. 

There'll  be  no  parting. 


393 


There'll  be  no  parting, 
There'll  be  no  parting  there. 


2  I  love  to  think  of  the  heavenly  land, 

Where  my  Redeemer  reigns, 
Where  rapturous  songs  of  triumph  rise, 

In  endless,  joyous  strains. 
Chorus — There'll  be  no  parting,  etc, 

3  I  love  to  think  of  the  heavenly  land, 

The  saints'  eternal  home. 
Where  palms,  and  robes,  and  crowns  ne'er 
fade. 

And  all  our  joys  are  one. 
Chorus — There'll  be  no  parting,  etc. 

4  I  love  to  think  of  the  heavenly  land, 

That  promised  land  so  fair. 
Oh,  how  my  raptured  spirit  longs 

To  be  forever  there! 
Chorus — There'll  be  no  parting,  etc. 

L.  Hartsough. 

346.  8s. 

1  WE  speak  of  the  realms  of  the  blest, 

That  country  so  bright  and  so  fair. 
And  oft  are  its  glories  confessed ; 
But  what  must  it  be  to  be  there ! 

2  We  speak  of  its  pathways  of  gold, 

Its  walls  decked  with  jewels  so  rare. 
Its  wonders  and  pleasures  untold ; 
But  what  must  it  be  to  be  there ! 


894 

3  We  speak  of  its  freedom  from  sin, 

From  sorrow,  temptation,  and  care, 
From  trials  without  and  within  ; 
But  what  must  it  be  to  be  there ! 

4  We  speak  of  its  service  of  love. 

The  robes  which  the  glorified  wear. 
The  church  of  the  flrst-born  above; 
But  what  must  it  be  to  be  there ! 

5  Do  Thou,  Lord,  'mid  sorrow  and  woe, 

Still  for  heaven  my  spirit  prepare, 
And  shortly  I  also  shall  know, 
And  feel  what  it  is  to  be  there. 

Mrs.  Elizabeth  Mills. 
347.  8.7.8.7.  and  Chorus. 

1  SHALL  we  meet  beyond  the  river. 

Where  the  surges  cease  to  roll  ? 
Where,  in  all  the  bright  forever. 
Sorrow  ne'er  shall  press  the  soul? 

Chorus — Shall  we  meet,  shall  we  meet, 
Shall  we  meet  beyond  the  river! 

Shall  w^e  meet  beyond  the  river. 
Where  the  surges  cease  to  roll  ? 

2  Shall  we  meet  in  that  blest  harbor? 

When  our  stormy  voyage  is  o'er? 
Shall  we  meet  and  cast  the  anchor 
By  the  fair  celestial  shore? 
Chorus — Shall  Ave  meet,  etc. 


395 

3  Shall  we  meet  in  yonder  city, 

Where  the  towers  of  crystal  shine? 
Where  the  walls  are  all  of  jasper, 
Built  by  workmanship  divine? 
Chorus — Shall  we  meet,  etc. 

4  Shall  we  meet  with  Christ  our  Savior, 

When  He  comes  to  claim  His  own  ? 
Sliall  we  know  His  blessed  favor. 
And  sit  down  upon  His  throne? 
Chorus — Shall  we  meet,  etc. 

H.  L.  Hastings. 
o4:0.  8.7.8.7.  and  Chorus. 

1  SHALL  we  gather  at  the  river. 

Where  bright  angel  feet  have  trod  ; 
With  its  cr3\stal  tide  forever, 
Flowing  by  the  throne  of  God?  . 
Chorus — Yes,  well  gather  at  the  river. 

The  beautiful,  the  beautiful  river ; 
Gather  with- the  saints  at  the  river, 
That  flows  hj  the  throne  of  God. 

2  On  the  margin  of  the  river, 

AYashing  up  its  silver  spray. 
We  will  walk  and  worship  ever 

All  the  happy,  golden  day. 
Chorus — Y^'es,  we'll  gather  at  the  river,  etc. 

3  Ere  we  reach  the  shining  river. 

La 3'  we  every  burden  down ; 


896 

Grace  our  spirits  will  deliver 

And  provide  a  robe  and  crown. 
Chorus— Yes,  Ave"  11  gather  at  the  river,  etc. 

4  At  the  smiling  of  the  river, 

Mirror  of  the  Savior's  face, 
Saints  whom  death  will  never  sever, 

Lift  their  songs  of  saving  grace. 
Chorus— Yes,  we'll  gather  at  the  river,  etc. 

5  Soon  we'll  reach  the  silver  river, 

Soon  our  pilgrimage  will  cease; 
Soon  our  happy  hearts  will  quiver 

With  the  melody  of  peace. 
Chorus— Yes,  we'll  gather  at  the  river,  etc. 

Robert  Lowry, 
c>4:c7,  93.  and  Chorus. 

1  THERE'S  a  land  that  is  fairer  than  day, 

And  by  faith  we  can  see  it  afar; 
For  the  Father  Tvaits  over  the  way, 
To  prepare  us  a  dwelling  place  there. 
Chorus — In  the  sweet  by  and  by. 

We  shall  meet  on  that  beautiful  shore. 

In  the  sweet  by  and  by, 
We  shall  meet  on  that  beautiful  shore. 

2  We  shall  sing  on  that  beautiful  shore 

The  melodious  songs  of  the  blest. 
And  our  spirits  shall  sorrow  no  more. 

Not  a  sigh  for  the  blessing  of  rest. 
Chorus — In  the  sweet  by  and  by,  etc. 


31)7 

3  To  our  bountiful  Father  above, 

We  will  offer  our  tribute  of  praise, 
For  the  glorious  gift  of  His  love, 

And  the  blessings  that  hallow  our  days. 
Chorus — In  the  sweet  by  and  by,  etc. 

S.  F.  Bennett. 

350«  c.  M. 

1  THERE  is  a  land  of  pure  delight, 

Where  saints  immortal  reign ; 
Infinite  day  excludes  the  night, 
And  pleasures  banish  pain. 

2  There  everlasting  spring  abides, 

And  never-withering  flowers : 

Death,  like  a  narrow  sea,  divides 

This  heavenly  land  from  ours. 

3  Sweet  fields,  beyond  the  swelling  fiood. 

Stand  drest  in  living  green  : 
So  to  the  Jews  old  Canaan  stood, 
While  Jordan  rolled  between. 

4  But  timorous  mortals  start  and  shrink  ^ 

To  cross  this  narrow  sea. 
And  linger,  shivering  on  the  brink, 
And  fear  to  launch  away. 

5  Oh,  could  we  make  our  doubts  remove, 

Those  gloomy  doubts  tliat  rise, 
And  view  the  Canaan  that  we  loA^e, 
With  unbeclouded  eyes ! 


398 

6  Could  we  bnt  climb  where  Moses  stood, 
And  view  the  landscape  o'er, 
Not  Jordan's  stream,  nor  death's  cold  flood, 
,    Should  fright  us  from  the  shore, 

Isaac  Watts. 


351, 


7.6  4.4.7.6.7. 

1  MY  heart  is  yearning  ever 

To  reach  a  place  of  rest, 
Jerusalem, 
My  happy  home. 
In  Thee  my  heart  shall  never 

By  sin  or  grief  be  pressed. 
My  heart  is  yearning  ever 
To  reach  that  city  blest. 

2  AVithin  its  radiant  portals 

None  ever  sheds  a  tear. 
God's  city  bright 
Gives  all  dehght ; 
No  grief  nor  wail  of  mortals 
Is  where  the  Lamb  is  near. 
Within  its  radiant  portals 
None  ever  sheds  a  tear. 

8  Their  blessed  Lord  and  Savior 
Doth  rule  and  govern  them 
In  peace  and  joy. 
Without  alloy, 
For  sin  can  enter  never 
The  new  Jei'usalem. 


352, 


399 

Their  blessed  Lord  and  Savior 
Doth  rule  and  govern  them. 

4  Behold  the  goal  in  glory, 

Now  shining  from  afar; 
Oh,  city  of 
The  God  of  love. 
Where  no  more  earthly  worry 

My  happiness  shall  mar ! 
Behold  the  goal  in  glory. 
Now  shining  from  afar ! 

5  And  even  I  shall  conquer 

In  Jesus'  Name  and  might. 
Though  weak  and  faint. 
Still  as  a  saint, 
1*11  in  the  haven  anchor, 

Sweet  haven  of  delight. 
Yea,  even  I  shall  conquer 
In  Jesus'  Name  and  might. 

From  Hemlandss&nger. 


7i 

1  JERUSALEM  the  golden. 

With  milk  and  honey  blest. 
Beneath  thy  contemplation 

Sink  heart  and  voice  opprest : 
I  know  not,  oh,  I  know  not. 

What  social  joys  are  there! 
What  radiancy  of  glory, 

What  light  beyond  compare ! 


400 

2  And  when  I  fain  would  sing  them 

My  spirit  fails  and  faints, 
And  vainly  would  it  image 

The  assembly  of  the  saints, 
They  stand,  those  halls  of  Zion, 

Conjubilant  with  song, 
And  bright  with  many  an  angel. 

And  all  the  martyr  throng: 

3  There  is  the  throne  of  David  ; 

And  there,  from  care  released. 
The  song  of  them  that  triumph, 

The  shout  of  them  that  feast ; 
And  they  who,  with  their  Leader, 

Have  conquered  in  the  fight. 
Forever  and  forever 

Are  clad  in  robes  of  white ! 

Bernard  de  Morlaix. 

353.  c.  M. 

1  JERUSALEM,  my  happj^  home. 

Name  ever  dear  to  me ! 
When  shall  ray  labors  have  an  end 
In  joy,  and  peace,  and  thee. 

2  When  shall  these  eyes  thyheavenbuilt  walls 

And  pearly  gates  behold? 
Thy  bulwarks  with  salvation  strong, 
And  streets  of  shining  gold? 


3  Oh,  when,  thou  city  of  my  God, 
Shall  I  thy  courts  ascend, 


401 

Where  evermore  the  angels  sing, 
Where  sabbaths  have  no  end? 

4  There  happiei-  bowers  than  Eden's  bloom, 

Nor  sin  nor  sorrow  know  : 
Blest  seats  !  through  rude  and  stormy  scenes 
I  onward  press  to  you. 

5  Why  should  I  shrink  from  pain  and  woe, 

Or  feel  at  death  dismay? 
I've  Canaan's  goodly  land  in  view, 
And  realms  of  endless  day. 

6  Apostles,  martyrs,  prophets  there 

Around  my  Savior  stand  ; 
And  soon  my  friends  in  Christ  below 
AVill  join  the  glorious  band. 

7  Jerusalem,  my  happy  home! 

My  soul  still  pants  for  thee  ; 
Then  shall  my  labors  have  an  end. 
When  I  thy  joys  shall  see. 

Composite. 
354-.  C.  M.D. 

1  JERUSALEM,  Jerusalem, 

Thou  city  ever  blest, 
Within  thy  portals  first  I  find 

My  safetj^  peace,  and  rest. 
Here  dangers  always  threathen  me. 

My  days  in  strife  are  spent. 
And  labor,  sorrow,  Avorry,  grief. 

That  is  at  best  their  strength. 


402 

2  No  wonder,  then,  that  more  and  more 

My  longings  do  increase, 
Jerusalem,  Jerusalem, 

For  thee,  and  never  cease. 
My  lineage,  too,  to  thee  I  trace, 

A  stranger  in  the  earth. 
In  thee  my  burghership  I  have. 

In  thee  I  have  my  birth. 

3  No  wonder,  then,  that  I  do  long, 

O  blessed  home,  for  thee, 
Where  finally  I  shall  have  rest, 

From  sin  and  sorrow  free ; 
Where  tears  and  weeping  are  no  more, 

Nor  death,  nor  jjain,  nor  uight. 
For  former  things  are  passed  away 

In  yonder  home  of  light. 

4  Now  all  for  me  has  lost  its  charm 

Which  here  so  much  is  praised. 
Since  on  the  cross,  through  faith,  I  saw 

My  Savior,  Jesus,  raised. 
My  goal  is  fixed,  one  thing  I  ask, 

Whate'er  the  price  may  be, 
Jerusalem,  Jerusalem, 

Soon  to  arrive  in  thee. 

Lina  Sandell. 
355«  10.6.10.6.7.6.7.6. 

1  JERUSALEM,  thou  city  fair  and  high, 
Would  God  I  were  in  thee ! 
My  longing  heart  fain,  fain  to  thee  would  fly! 


403 

It  will  not  stay  with  me; 
Far  over  vale  and  mountain, 

Far  over  field  and  plain, 
It  hastes  to  seek  its  Fountain 

And  quit  this  world  of  pain. 

2  O  happy  day,  and  j^et  far  happier  hour, 

When  wilt  thou  come  at  last  ? 
When  fearless  to  my  Father's  love  and  power. 
Whose  promise  standeth  fast, 
My  soul  I  gladly  render. 

For  surely  will  His  hand 
Lead  me  with  guidance  tender 
To  heaven  my  fatherland. 

3  O  Zion,  hail!  bright  city,  now  unfold 

The  gates  of  grace  to  me ! 
How  many  a  time  I  longed  for  thee  of  old, 
Ere  yet  I  was  set  free 
From  yon  dark  life  of  sadness. 

Yon  world  of  shadowy  naughty 
And  God  had  given  the  gladness. 
The  heritage  I  sought. 

4  Unnumbered  choirs  before  the  shining  throne 

Their  joyful  anthems  raise. 
And  th'  heavenly  halls  re-echo  with  the  tone 
Of  that  great  hymn  of  praise, 
And  all  its  host  rejoices. 

And  all  its  blessed  throng 
Unite  their  myriad  voices 
In  one  eternal  song.  j.  m.  Mey/art. 


401 


2. 


4. 


D0X0L0GIE5. 


C.  M. 

TO  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 

The  God,  whom  we  adore, 
Be  glory,  as  it  was,  is  now, 

And  shall  be  evermore. 

CM.  D. 

TO  praise  the  Father,  and  the  Son, 

And  Spirit  all-diviue, 
The  One  in  Three,  and  Three  in  One, 

Let  saints  and  angels  join. 
Glory  to  Thee,  Blest  Trinity, 

The  God,  whom  we  adore. 
As  was,  is  now,  and  e'er  shall  be, 

When  time  shall  be  no  more. 


s.  M. 


TO  God  the  Father,  Son, 
And  Spirit,  One  in  Three, 

Be  glory,  as  it  T\^as,  is  now. 
And  shall  forever  be. 


s.  M.  D. 


PRAISE,  as  in  ages  past. 
Praise,  as  is  now  in  heaven. 

Praise,  while  eternity  shall  last. 
To  Thee,  O  God,  be  given ; 


405 

Whom  all  the  angelic  host 
And  saints  on  earth  adore, 

To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
Be  glory  evermore. 

5.  *  L.  M. 

PRAISE  God,  from  whom  all  blessings  flow; 
Praise  Him,  all  creatures  here  below  ; 
Praise  Him  above,  ye  heavenly  host ; 
Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 


6. 


8, 


L.  M.  6  lines. 

TO  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 
And  God  the  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
Be  glory  in  the  highest  given. 
By  all  on  earth,  and  all  in  heaven, 
As  was  through  ages  heretofore. 
Is  now,  and  shall  be  evermore. 

H.  M.  or  6.6.6  6.8.8- 

TO  God,  the  Father,  Son, 

And  Spirit,  ever  blest, 
Eternal  Three  in  One, 

All  glory  be  addressed, 
As  heretofore  it  was,  is  now 
And  so  shall  be  for  evermore. 

5.5.8.8.5.5. 

GLORY  be  to  Thee. 

Endless  One  in  Three, 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Spirit, 
Through  the  Savior's  boundless  merit: 


406 


9. 


10. 


11. 


12. 


God  in  Unity, 
BJessed  Trinity. 


TO  God. the  Father,  Son, 

And  Spirit  be 
The  highest  honor  done, 

Now  and  for  aye. 
My  song  shall  ever  be, 
Glory,  my  God,  to  Thee, 
Glory  to  Thee. 


TO  God  the  Father,  Sod, 
And  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 

All  praise  be  given : 
Crov^n  Him  in  every  song. 
To  Him  our  hearts  belong. 
Let  all  His  praise  prolong, 

On  earth,  in  heaven. 


NOW,  henceforth,  forever. 

Glory  be  to  Thee, 
Father.  Son,  and  Spirit, 

Blessed  One  in  Three. 


HOLY  Father,  holy  Son, 
Holy  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
Glory,  as  of  old,  to  Thee, 
Now  and  evermore  shall  be. 


6.4.6.4.6.6.4. 


6.6.4.6.6.6.4. 


6.5.6.5. 


13, 


14. 


15. 


16. 


407 


7s.  6  lines, 

PRAISE  the  Name  of  God  most  high; 
Praise  Him,  all  below  the  sky; 
Praise  Him,  all  ye  heavenly  host, 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost: 
As  through  countless  ages  past, 
Evermore  His  praise  shall  last. 

79.D. 

HOLY  Fathjer,  Fount  of  light, 
God  of  wisdom,  goodness,  might; 
Holy  Son,  who  cam'st  to  dwell, 
God  with  us,  Immanuel ; 
Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 
God  of  comfort,  peace,  and  love; 
Evermore  be  Thou  adored, 
Holy,  holy,  holy,  Lord. 

7.6.7,6. 

TO  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit, 
Eternal  One  in  Three, 
As  w^as,  and  is  forever. 
All  praise  and  glory  be. 

7.6.7.6.1).' 

TO  God  the  ever-glorious. 

The  father,  and  the  Son, 
And  Spirit  all- victorious, 

Thrice  holy  Three  in  One ; 
The  God  of  our  salvation, 

Whom  earth  and  heaven  adore, 
Praise,  glory,  adoration, 

Be  noAv  and  evermore. 


408 

17.  7.8.7.8.7.7. 

HOLY  Father,  Holy  Son, 

Holy  Spirit,  we  adore  Thee, 
Everlasting  Three  in  One ; 

Let  all  creatures  bow  before  Thee, 
Saints  and  angels  bless  Thy  Name, 
Earth  and  heaven  Thy  praise  proclaim. 

18.  7.8.7.8.8.8. 

HOLY  Father,  Holy  Son, 

Holy  Spirit,  we  adore  Thee, 
Everlasting  Three  in  One ; 

Let  all  creatures  bow  before  Thee, 
Let  Thy  people  here  confess  Thee ; 
Earth  and  heaven  unite  to  bless  Thee. 

19.  8.7.8.7. 

PRAISE  the  Father,  earth  and  heaven ; 

Praise  the  Son,  the  Spirit  praise ; 
As  it  T^as,  and  is,  be  given 

Glory  through  eternal  days. 

20.  8.7.8.7.D. 

PRAISE  the  God  of  all  creation ; 

Praise  the  Father's  boundless  love; 
Praise  the  Lamb,  our  expiation, 

Priest  and  King  enthroned  above ; 
Praise  the  Fountain  of  salvation, 

Him  by  whom  our  spirits  live ; 
Undivided  adoration 

To  the  One  Jehovah  give. 


21. 


22, 


23. 


24. 


8.7.8.7.4.7 

GREAT  Jehovah,  we  adore  Thee,      - 
God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 

God  the  Spirit,  joined  in  glory 
On  the  same  eternal  throne : 

Endless  praises 
To  Jehovah,  Three  in  One. 

8.7.8.7.7.7. 

GLORY  be  to  God  the  Father. 

Glory  be  to  God  the  Son, 
Glory  be  to  God  the  Spirit, 

Everlasting  Three  in  One : 
Him  let  heaven  and  earth  adore, 
Now,  henceforth,  and  evermore. 

8.7.8.7.8.8. 

PRAISE  the  God  of  all  creation ; 

Praise  the  Father's  boundless  love ; 
Praise  the  Lamb,  our  expiation  ; 

Praise  the  Spirit,  throned  above ; 
Praise  the  God  of  our  salvation ; 
His  be  endless  adoration. 

8.7.8.7.8.8.7. 

NOW  to  the  holy  Three  in  One, 
Who  o'er  creation  reigneth. 

Be  everlasting  honor  done, 
To  Whom  all  praise  pertaineth. 

All  blessing  be  to  God  Most  High, 

All  glory  to  His  Majesty, 
Who  all  the  world  sustaineth. 


410 


INDEX. 

The  authors  of  the  hymns  are  given  in  the  text  at  the  end  of 
each  hymn.    The  translators  are  given  in  the  following  Index. 
An  a  at  the  end  of  the  name  indicates  that  the  hymn  or  trans- 
lation has  been  more  or  less  changed. 

A  few  more  years  shall  roll 318 

A  great  and  mighty  wonder J.  M.  Neale    21 

A  Lamb  goes  uncomplaining  forth  ...Composite    75 

A  mighty  Fortress  is  our  God Comjwsite  193 

A  star  is  moving  through  the  sky Unknoivn   45 

■ — Abide  with  me !  last  falls  the  eventide 172 

~Abide  with  us,  our  Savior Unknown  IQO 

-^bide  with  us,  0  Savior  dear C.  W.  Foss  194 

Abode  of  peace,  my  Father's  home,.  4.  Rodell.a.  333 

According  to  Thy  gracious  word 230 

Again  Thy  glorious  sun  doth  rise 

./.  E.  Ayiderson.a.  170 

Alas!  and  did  my  Savior  bleed 79 

Alas!  my  God,  my  sins  are  great 

Catherine  Winkivorth.a.  249 

All  glory  be  to  God  on  high 

Catherine  Winkivorth.a.  121 

— All  hail  the  power  of  Jesus'  Name 101 

All  hail  to  thee,  0  blessed  morn....E.  W.  Olson    13 

All  my  heart  this  night  rejoices Composite    26 

All  praise  to  Thee,  my  God,  this  night 171 

All  praise  to  Thee,  our  Savior  good 

P.  M.  Lindberg    60 

All  that  I  was,  my  sin,  my  guilt 264 

Almighty  God,  eternal  Lord S.  G.  Larson.a.  113 

Almighty  God,  Thy  Word  is  cast 161 

Am  I  a  soldier  of  the  cross 274 

Angels,  from  the  realms  of  glory 23 

Approach,  my  soul,  the  mercy-seat  242 

Arise,  the  kingdom  is  at  hand 

Catherine  Winkworth     7 


411 

Around  the  throne  of  God  in  heaven 342 

Asleep  in  Jesus!  blessed  sleep 324 

As  with  gladness  men  of  old 46 

wake,  my  soul,  and  with  the  sun 1G{> 

Awake!  the  wsbtchmancrieth..  Augustus  Nelson  233 

Baptized  into  Thy  Name  most  holy 

Catherine  Win kworth  221 

Before  Jehovah's  awful  throne 120 

Behold  a  Stranger  at  the  door 237 

Behold  the  joyful  day  is  nigh E.  A.  Edlen    14 

Be  not  dismayed,  thou  little  flock 

Mrs.  Elizabeth  Charles  190 

Blessed  Jesus,  at  Thy  word Winkworth  151 

Blessed  Jesus,  here  we  stand Winkworth  218 

Blest  Easter  day,  what  joy  is  thine. .(?.  H.  Trahert   80 

Blest  be  the  tie  that  binds 1G5 

Blow  ye  the  trumpet,  blow 93 

Brightest  and  best  of  the  sons oi  the  morning..    48 

Chief  of  sinners,  though  I  be 257 

Children  of  the  heavenly  King 137 

Christ  is  risen  from  the  dead 81 

Christ  the  Life  of  all  the  living...  Winkworth.a.  54 
Christ  the  Lord  is  risen  to-day.. ./rt;?e  E.Leeson  84 
Christ  the  Lord  is  rise] t  to-day,  Sons  of  men....    82 

Christ,  Thou  art  the  sure  Foundation 19!^ 

Chosen  seed  and  Zion's  children C.  W.  Foss  195 

Come  hither,  ye  faithful E.Casu-ell   20 

"Come,  Holy  Spirit,  from  above C.  W.  Foss  110 

Come,  Holy  Spirit,  God  and  Lord...  Winkivorth  102 

Come,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove 105 

Come  let  us  sing  of  Jesus 135 

Come,  my  soul,  Thy  suit  prepare 145 

Come,  0  my  soul,  my  qyqtj  power  awaking....  337 
Come,  oh,come  Thou  quickening  Spirit.S'c/^a^^'er  104 
Come,  Savior  dear,  with  us  abide.. /4.  0.  Bersell  149 

Come,  see  the  place  where  Jesus  lay 88 

Come,  sound  His  praise  abroad 12G 


412 

Come,  Thou  almighty  King 1 14 

Come,  Thou  Fount  of  every  blessing.... 155 

Come,  Thou  long-expectedJesus 11 

Come,  Thou  Savior  of  ourrace..  W.  M.  Reynolds    10 

Come  to  the  Savior,  make  no  delay 235 

Come,  ye  disconsolate 314 

Come,  ye  sinners,  poor  and  needy 238 

(yomfort,  comfort  ye  my  people ^V ink-worth     1 

Commit  thou  all  thy  griefs J.  Wesley  307 

Crushed  by  my  sin,  0  Lord,  to  Thee 

G.  H.  Trabert.a.  22S 

Day  of  judgment,  day  of  wonders 329 

Day  of  wonder,  day  of  gladness 86 

Dear  Christians  one  and  all  rejoice.... /s*.  Massie  2<i7 
Dea  r  Savior,  in  Thy  bosom  hide  me.  .£".  Nelander  294 

Deck  thyself,  my  soul,  with  gladness 

Catherine  Winkirorth  224 

Eternity!  most  awful  word. .W . M. Reynolds.a .  332 

Fade,  fade,  each  earthly  joy 327 

Father,  mercilul  and  holy Wink  worth  ISI 

Father  of  mercies,  in  Thy  Word 2  tl 

Father,  who  hast  created  all Winktvorth  220 

For  a  season  called  to  part 162 

For  Thy  mercy  and  Thy  grace 42 

From  every  stormy  wind  that  blows 263 

From  Greenland's  icy  mountains 203 

Glorious  things  of  thee  are  spoken 186 

Glory  to  the  Father  give 115 

Go  to  dark  Gethsemane 64 

God  bless  our  native  land 183 

God  calling  yet !  shall  I  not  hear Borihivich  232 

God,  in  human  flesh  appearing M.  Loy  219 

God  is  love:  His  mercy  brightens 130 

God  moves  in  a  mysterious  w^ay 311 

God  of  mercy!  God  of  grace 246 

Good  Friday,  Good  Friday C.  E.  Lindberg    67 


413 

Good  news  from  heaven Composite    16 

Gracious  Spirit  Dove  divine JOT 

Great  God,  we  sing  that  mighty  Hand 41 

Great  God,  what  do  I  see  and  hear 331 

Guardian  of  pure  hearts,  and  Heaver.. Uti known  158 
Guide  me,  0  Thou  great  Jehovah 286 

^— Hail!  holy,  holy,  holy  Lord 117 

Hail  the  day  that  sees  Him  rise 97 

Hail,  Thou  once  despised  Jesus 98 

Hail,  Thou  Source  of  every  blessing 50 

Hail  to  the  Lord's  Anointed 8 

Hark,  a  burst  of  heavenly  music 25 

Hark,  ten  thousand  harps  and  voices 100 

Hark,  the  glad  sound,  the  Savior  comes 6 

— 41ark!  the  herald  angels  sing 24 

Hark  !  what  mean  those  holy  voices 22 

Hark  !  what  sounds  are  sweetly  stealing 32 

He  liv^eth  forever Augustus  Nelson    83 

Hear  my  prayer,  O  heavenly  Father 178 

Help  us,  O  Lord,  behold  we  enter...  Winkworth    40 

Here  at  Thy  table.  Lord,  we  meet 231 

Holy  Ghost,  dispel  our  sadness... .4 .  M.  Toplady  103 

Holy  Ghost,  with  light  divine 108 

Holy,  Holy,  Holy,  Lord  God  Almighty 116 

How  beauteous  are  their  feet... 199 

How  blest  are  the  hours ./.  Telleen  291 

How  blest  the  righteous  when  he  dies 323 

How  firm  a  foundation .270 

How  happy  is  the  man  who  hears 308 

How  helpless  guilty  nature  hes 243 

How  precious  is  the  Book  divine 210 

How  shall  the  young  secure  their  hearts 213 

-    How  sweet  the  Name  of  Jesus  sounds 34 

How  wondrous  and  great 207 

Humble  praises,  holy  Jesus 139 

I  am  Jesus'  little  lamb W.  F.  Stevenson. a.  309 

I  fall  asleep  in  Jesus'  wounds Composite  ^22 


414 

I  gave  My  life  for  thee 61 

I  have  a  Friend  so  patient J.  Jesperson  298 

I  hear  Thy  welcome  voice ,.  234 

I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say 269 

I  kuo  \v  that  my  Redeemer  lives 92 

Hay  my  sins  on  Jesus 254 

I  love  Thy  Zion,  Lord 1^-8 

Hove  to  hear  the  story 30 

I  love  to  steal  awhile  away 180 

I  love  to  think  of  the  heavenly  land 345 

I  need  Thee  every  hour 285 

I  need  Thee,  precious  Jesus 284 

I  think  when  I  read  that  sweet  story 841 

I  was  a  wandering  sheep 261 

I  would  not  live  alway 317 

If  God  Himself  be  for  me R.Massie  305 

I'm  a  pilgrim,  and  I'm  a  stranger 338 

Immanuel,  we  sing  Thy  praise  ...Winkworth.a.    17 

In  all  danger  be  oar  stay Composite'iM 

In  death's  strong  grasp CojnposHe    91 

In  hope  my  soul  redeemed G  H.  Trabert.a.  326 

In  the  Christian's  home  in  glory 344 

In  the  cross  of  Christ  I  g'Ory 68 

In  Thy  Name,  0  Lord,  assembling L53 

In  vain  we  seek  for  peace  wi  fch  God 251 

Jerusalem!  Jerusalem A.  0.  BersellS54: 

Jerusalem,  my  happy  home 353 

Jerusalem  the  golden J.  M.  Neale  352 

Jerusalem,  thou  city  fair ) Winktvorlh.a .  355 

Jesus,  and  shall  it  ever  be ^'99 

Jesus  high  in  glory 138 

Jesus,  I  my  cross  have  taken 273 

Jesus  is  my  Friend  most  precious.  V.  0  Ptterson  302 
Jesus,  keep  in  memory  ever... Mrs.  EUz.  Charles  296 

Jesus,  keep  me  near  the  cross 281 

Jesus,  King  of  glory 289 

Jesus  Lord  and  precious  Savior.... ^m^^.  Nelson  301 
Jesus,  Lover  of  my  soul... 255 


415 

Jesus,  Name  all  names  above J.  M.  Neale.a.    35 

Jesus,  Name  of  wondrous  love 36 

Jesus,  Refuge  of  the  weary Unknown    57 

■~"~  Jesus  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun 191 

Jesus,  still  lead  on Tane  Borfhwick  287 

Jesus,  tender  Shepherd,  hear  me 176 

Jesus,  Thou  joy  of  loving  hearts.... Rai/  Palmer  229 

Jesus,  Thou  my  heart's  Desire 

E.  A.  Zetterstrand2d3 

Jesus,  Thy  blood  and  righteousness 259 

Joy  to  the  world 19 

Joyfully,  joyfully 336 

•- — Just  as  I  am,  without  one  plea 250 

Just  as  thou  art,  without  one  trace 236 

Let,  0  my  soul,  Thy  God  direct  thee.  C.  W.Foss  312 

Lift  up  your  heads Catherine  Winkivorth.a.      3 

Light  of  the  Gentile  nations Winhvorth.    51 

Lo!  Jesus'  Name  rich  comfort  is A.  Hulf.a,.    33 

■"—  Lord,  dismiss  us  with  Thy  blessing 159 

Lord  God,  the  Holy  Ghost 109 

Lord  Jesus  Christ,  in  Thtee  Sblone....  Win hworth  245 

Lord  Jesus  Christ,  to  Thee  we  pray 

W.  M.  Re^jnolds  22Q 

Lord  Jesus  Christ,  true  Man  and  God 

.Catherine  Winkworth  320 

Lord,  keep  us  steadfast... Ca^^erme  Winkivorth  212 

Lord  of  all  power  and  might 215 

Lord,  teach  us  how  to  pray  aright 148 

Lord,  Thy  death  and  passion  giYe..Winktvorth   55 

Lord,  to  Thee  I  make  confession Winkivorth  240 

Lord,  we  confess  our  numerous  faults 241 

Lord,  with  glowing  heart  I'd  praise  Thee 128 

Love  divine,  all  love  excelling 131 

Mighty  Lord,  extend  Thy  kingdom 205 

Morning  breaks  upon  the  tomb 87 

Must  Jesus  bear  the  cross  alone 280 

My  church !  my  church,  my  dear  old  church 189 


416 

My  country,  'tis  of  thee 184 

My  crucified  Savior C.  W.  Foss    77 

My  faith  looks  up  to  Thee 271 

My  God,  I  know  that  E  must  die 

..Jane  Borthwlch  319 

My  heart  is  yearning  ever V.  0.  Peterson  351 

;-^.-r«My  hope  is  built  on  nothing  less 252 

My  inmost  heart  now  raises Composite  169 

My  soul,  be  on  thy  guard 275 

My  soul,  repeat  His  praise 125 

Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee 282 

Nearer,  my  God  to  Thee 283 

Not  all  the  blood  of  beasts 253 

Now  be  the  gospel  banner 204 

Now  Israel's  hope  in  triumph  ends 

C.  E.  Lwdberg    47 

Now  our  worship  sweet  is  o'er M.  Loy  164 

Now  thank  we  all  our  God Wmhvorth.a.  133 

Now  that  the  sun  is  beaming  bright..  Un'knoivn  167 

Now  the  day  is  over... 179 

Now  we  bring  our  Christtnas  treasures 31 

O  Bride  of  Christ,  rejoice V.O  Peterson     4 

0  Christ  our  true  and  only  light Wink  worth   52 

0  day  of  rest  and  gladness 157 

0  Fount  of  truth  and  mercy C.  W.  Foss  147 

0  Holy  Spirit,  enter  in.... Catherine  Winl  worth  106 
0  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  grace  us  lend.^.  0.  Bersell  150 
0  Jesus,  who  art  gone  hQlove....John  Chandler   95 

0  Lamb  of  God,  most  holy 0.  Olsson   74 

O  little  town  of  Bethlehem..... 28 

0  Living  Bread  from  heaven WinTcworth  225 

0  Lord,  devoutly  love  I  Thee.  Augustus  Nelson  295 

0  Lord  our  God,  arise 206 

0  Sacred  Head  now  wounded 

./.  W,  Alexander.a.    73 

O  Thou,  who  by  a  star  didst  guide 49 

0  Thou,  whose  infant  feet  were  found 142 


417 

0  Word  of  God  Incarnate 209 

Oh,  bless  the  Lord  my  soul 124 

Oh,  enter.  Lord,  Thy  temple Winkicorth  154 

Oh,  for  a  closer  walk  \Yith  God 278 

Oh,  for  a  faith  that  will  not  shrink 272 

Oh,  for  a  heart  to  praise  my  God 279 

Oh!  how  shall  I  recleve  Thee Composite      9 

Oh,  joy  of  joys!  God  so  did  love.  V.  0.  Peterson  26S 

Oh,  what  has  Jesus  done  for  me 339 

Oh,  what  praises  shall  we  render .  l29 

On  the  mountain's  top  appearing 197 

On  what  has  now  been  sown 163 

Once  more  a  day  is  at  its  close 

E.  A.  Zetter strand  1^2 

One  sweetly  solemn  thought 321 

— -One  there  is  above  all  others 262 

< — Onward,  Christian  soldiers 288 

Open  now  thy  gates  of  beauty Wmkworth  152 

Our  Father  merciful  and  gooA.  Augustus  Nelson  1 18 

Our  God  so  loved  the  world A.  Ch'uUe  266 

Our  times  are  in  Thy  hand 44 

Out  of  the  depths Catherine  Winkuorth  239 

Over  Kidron  Jesus  treadeth J.  Jeffrey    66 

Pass  me  not,  0  gentle  Savior 247 

Passion-week  memories L.  Holmes    63 

Praise  the  Lord  each  tribe  and  nation 

Augustus  Nelson  132 

Praise  the  Lord,  ye  heavens,  adore  Him 127 

Praise  the  Savior Augustus  Nelson    90 

Pray  tell  me  how  cam'st  thou A.  0.  Bersell  265 

Prepare  the  way,  0  Zion A  ugustus  Nelson      2 

Rejoice,  all  ye  beleivers Jnne  Borthwkk    12 

Rejoice,  rejoice,  ye  Christians Winkivorth    15 

Ride  on,  ride  an  in  majesty 62 

Rise  from  thy  stupor A.  Rodell.a.  292 

Rise,  0  Salem,  rise  and  shine Winkworih    53 

Rock  of  Ages,  cleft  for  me 256 


418 

Safe  in  the  arms  of  Jesus 315 

Safely  through  another  week 156 

Savior,  breathe  an  evening  blessing 177 

Savior,  like  a  shepherd  lead  us 143 

Savior,  sprinkle  many  nations 200 

Savior,  when  in  dust  to  Thee 58 

Savior,  who  Thy  flock  art  feeding 140 

See  the  Conqueror  mounts  in  triumph 96 

See  the  shining  dewdrops 136 

Shall  we  gather  at  the  river 348 

Shall  we  meet  beyond  the  river 347 

Shine  on  our  souls,  eternal  God 303 

Show  pity,  Lord;  0  Lord,  forgive 244 

Shun,  ray  heart,  such  thought Composite  24H 

Silent  mght!  holy  night 29 

Sing  praise  to  God Frances  E.  Cox. a. 12^ 

So  let  our  lips  and  lives  express 277 

Softly  nov/  the  hght  of  day 174 

Stand  up,  stand  up  for  Jesus .....;  276 

Stricken,  smitten,  and  afflicted 78. 

Suffering  Son  of  Man  be  near  me 56 

Sun  of  my  soul,  Thou  Savior  dear.... 173 

Sunk  is  the  sun's  last  beam  of  light 

Frances  E.  Cox  175 

Sweet  hour  of  prayer 146 

Sweet  the  moments  rich  in  blessing 69 

Take  the  Name  of  Jesus  with  you 37 

Tell  me  the  old,  old  story 217 

The  Bible!  the  Bible 216 

The  church's  one  foundation 187 

The  day  is  surely  drawing  near. ...P.  A.  F eter  SSO 

The  day  of  Resurrection J.  M.  Neale  a.    85 

The  death  of  Jesus  Christ,  our  Lord..O.  Olsson  222 

The  happy  Christmas  comes  once  more ,.... 

C.  P.  Krauth    18 

The  Head  that  once  was  crowned  with  thorns.    99 

The  little  w-hile  I  linger  here P.  if,  Lmdherg  290 

The  Lord  my  Shepherd  is 304 


419 

The  morniuj2j  light  is  breaking 202 

The  old  year  now  hath  passed  away 

Catherine  Winkivorth.    39 

The  God  who  reigns  on  high 119 

Thee  Willi  love ./.  Wesley  ^m 

There  is  a  fountain  filled  with  blood 59 

There  is  a  gate  that  stands  ajar 335 

'^'-^here  is  a  happy  land 343 

-^^■-^here  is  a  land  of  pure  delight 350 

There  is  no  name  so  sweet  on  earth 38 

-^^here's  a  land  that  is  fairer  than  day 349 

Thine  OAvn,  0  loving  Savior 0.  Olsson  223 

Thou  art  the  way;  to  Thee  alone 260 

Thou  Jesus  Christ  didst  man  become 

G.  H.  Trabert.a.      5 

Thou,  whose  almighty  word 201 

Though  troubles  assail  us 310 

Thy  cross,  0  Jesus,  Thou  didst  b^ar 

E.  A.Edlen    72 

Thy  scepter,  Jesus,  shall  extend C,  W.  Foss  192 

'Tis  finished,  so  the  Savior  cried 71 

'Tis  midnight,  and  on  Olive's  brow 65 

'Tis  not  by  works  of  righteousness 258 

To  realms  of  glory  I  behold C.  W.  Foss    94 

We  all  believe  in  one  true  God Composite  112 

We  Christians  should  ever  consider... 

Mrs.  Eliz.  Charles.a.  297 

We  gather,  we  gather,  dear  Jesus  to  bring 134 

We  shall  sleep  but  not  forever 328 

We  speak  of  the  realms  of  the  blest 346 

Welcome,  Thou  Victor  in  the  ^tv\ie..Winkwo't'th    89 

— What  a  friend  we  have  in  Jesus 144 

What  cheering  words  are  these 313 

What  comfort  sweet  to  pause...  P.  Af.  Lindberg    76 

What  gives  the  power Minnie  Nord.a.  214 

What  our  Father  does  is  well H.  W.  Baker  306 

When  Christmas  morn  is  dawning 

a  W.  Foss    27 


420 

When  Hecometli,  when  He  cometh 340 

When  I  can  read  my  title  clear 334 

When  I  survey  the  wondrous  cross 70 

When  little  Samuel  woke ;....  141 

Where  is  the  Friend  for  whom  I'm  ever  yearn- 
ing  C.  W,Schaffferd25 

Wheresoe'er  I  roam V.  0.  Peterson  316 

While  with  ceaseless  course  the  sun 43 

While  yet  the  morn  is  breaking Winkworth  168 

With  God  and  His  mercy E.  W.  O'scn  196 

With  holy  joy  ray  heart  doth  boat..C.Tr.  Foss  227 

With  jovful  heart  your  praises  bring 

! A.  T.  Russell. a.  \22 

Who  is  on  the  Lord's  side 208 

Zion  stands  with  hills  surrounded 185 


421 


INDEX 


of  hymns  found  In  Svenska  Psalmboken,  Hemlandss&nger,  and 
SOndagsskolboken. 


Hymnal. 

Psalmboken. 

Hemlands- 
s&nger, 

SQndagsekol- 
boken. 

No.     2 

53 

3 

52 

4 

51 



37 

5 

49 

9 

■ 

25 

10 

58 

13 

55 

14 

56 

IH 

63 

40 

27 

30 

45 

33 

66 

56 

37 

52 

40 

'413 



45 

67 

58 

47 

69 



48 

62 

54 

76 



55 

77 

60 

96 

CO 

63 

92 

242 

66 

507 

75 

67 

73 



72 

S9 



73 

510 

74 

94 

59 

75 

508 

75 

76 

86 

69 

77 

81 

80 

104 



83 

102 

. 

89 

104 

90 

106 

81 

422 


Hymnal. 

Psalmboken. 

Hemlands- 
sflnger. 

SSndagsskol- 
boken. 

No.    91 

511 

93 

117 

83 

94 

113 



102 

134 





110 

133 

Ill 

22 





112 

17 



113 

23 

118 

21 

121 

24 

132 

268 

196 

133 

272 

197 

134 

251 

136 

22 

140 

185 

143 

302 

134 

144 

304 

173 

146 

164 

171 

147 

260 

149 

152 

9 

150 

330 

3 

151 

328 

156 

363 

158 

500 

29 

162 

373 

31 

164 

332 

170 

420 



180 

355 

181 

443 

182 

434 

18 

183 

400 



189 

145 



190 

378 



192 

118 

193 

124 

91 

194 

120 

195 

ii'i 

33 

423 


HymDal, 

Psalmboken. 

Hemlands- 
sanger. 

SOndagsskol- 
boken. 

No.  196 

139 

136 

202 

200 

92 

203 

201 

214 

179 

21G 

128 

217 

129 

221 

528 

171 

222 

154 

223 

150 

226 

152 

227 

158 

228 

151 

233 

]65 

234 

244 

' 

2:^5 

235 

147 

236 

245 

237 

221 

150 

245 

194 

247 

303 

153 

248 

192 

143 

249 

187 

116&121 

250 

246 

2&4 

248 

179 

255 

311 

163 

256 

65 

63 

265 

497 

267 

46 

130 

268 

147 

126 

276 

95 

281 

88 

74 

283 

431 

176 

284 

312 

285 

313 

290 

119 

291 

163 

io 

292 

421 

293 

292 

424 


Hymnal. 

Psalmboken. 

Hemlands- 
sftnger. 

SOndagsskol- 
boken. 

No.  294 

288 

295 

221 

296 

127 

...... 

297 

298 

298 

258 

14(3 

301 

204 

25 

302 

213 

141 

309 

138 

310 

15 

178 

312 

239 

315 

2(54 

1(54 

316 

103 

135 

320 

469 

322 

480 

325 

48 1 

413 

326 

487 

209 

327 

257 

159 

328 

470 

330 

498 



332 

463 



333 

4(55 



335 

478 

336 

476 

231 

338 

443 

215 

339 

450 

64 

340 

387 

210 

341 



188 

342 

491 

211  &  216 

343 

214 

345 

488 

221 

347 

169 

349 

487 

226 

351 

496 

353 

222 

354 

489 



355 

498 

142 


71 


67 


63 


